Definition of raise

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Raise (v. t.) To cause to rise, as by the effect of leaven; to make light and spongy, as bread..

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Raised :: Raised (a.) Leavened; made with leaven, or yeast; -- used of bread, cake, etc., as distinguished from that made with cream of tartar, soda, etc. See Raise, v. t., 4..
Puffer :: Puffer (n.) One who puffs; one who praises with noisy or extravagant commendation.
Levy :: Levy (v. t.) To erect, build, or set up; to make or construct; to raise or cast up; as, to levy a mill, dike, ditch, a nuisance, etc..
Hartford :: Hartford (n.) The Hartford grape, a variety of grape first raised at Hartford, Connecticut, from the Northern fox grape. Its large dark-colored berries ripen earlier than those of most other kinds..
Pump :: Pump (v. i.) To work, or raise water, a pump..
Pippin :: Pippin (n.) An apple from a tree raised from the seed and not grafted; a seedling apple.
Heave :: Heave (n.) An effort to raise something, as a weight, or one's self, or to move something heavy..
Huckaback :: Huckaback (n.) A kind of linen cloth with raised figures, used for towelings..
Raise :: Raise (v. t.) To let go; as in the command, Raise tacks and sheets, i. e., Let go tacks and sheets..
Gradino :: Gradino (n.) A step or raised shelf, as above a sideboard or altar. Cf. Superaltar, and Gradin..
Dispraiser :: Dispraiser (n.) One who blames or dispraises.
Bench :: Bench (n.) A collection or group of dogs exhibited to the public; -- so named because the animals are usually placed on benches or raised platforms.
Plausible :: Plausible (a.) Worthy of being applauded; praiseworthy; commendable; ready.
Psalm :: Psalm (n.) A sacred song; a poetical composition for use in the praise or worship of God.
Under-arm :: Under-arm (a.) Done (as bowling) with the arm not raised above the elbow, that is, not swung far out from the body; underhand. Cf. Over-arm and Round-Arm..
Putting :: Putting (n.) The throwing of a heavy stone, shot, etc., with the hand raised or extended from the shoulder; -- originally, a Scottish game..
Applause :: Applause (n.) The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by clapping the hands, stamping or tapping with the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation..
Hill :: Hill (n.) The earth raised about the roots of a plant or cluster of plants. [U. S.] See Hill, v. t..
Kudos :: Kudos (v. t.) To praise; to extol; to glorify.
Laudable :: Laudable (v. i.) Worthy of being lauded; praiseworthy; commendable; as, laudable motives; laudable actions; laudable ambition..
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