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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Estrade :: Estrade (n.) A portion of the floor of a room raised above the general level, as a place for a bed or a throne; a platform; a dais..
Overpraise :: Overpraise (v. t.) To praise excessively or unduly.
Substructure :: Substruction (n.) Underbuilding; the foundation, or any preliminary structure intended to raise the lower floor or basement of a building above the natural level of the ground..
Appraisement :: Appraisement (n.) The act of setting the value; valuation by an appraiser; estimation of worth.
Deserve :: Deserve (v. t.) To earn by service; to be worthy of (something due, either good or evil); to merit; to be entitled to; as, the laborer deserves his wages; a work of value deserves praise..
Panegyrist :: Panegyrist (n.) One who delivers a panegyric; a eulogist; one who extols or praises, either by writing or speaking..
Psalm :: Psalm (v. t.) To extol in psalms; to sing; as, psalming his praises..
Pump :: Pump (v. t.) To raise with a pump, as water or other liquid..
Flattery :: Flattery (v. t.) The act or practice of flattering; the act of pleasing by artiful commendation or compliments; adulation; false, insincere, or excessive praise..
Encourage :: Encourage (v. t.) To give courage to; to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope; to raise, or to increase, the confidence of; to animate; enhearten; to incite; to help forward; -- the opposite of discourage..
Point :: Point (n.) A dot placed at the right hand of a note, to raise its value, or prolong its time, by one half, as to make a whole note equal to three half notes, a half note equal to three quarter notes..
Dovecote :: Dovecote (n.) A small house or box, raised to a considerable height above the ground, and having compartments, in which domestic pigeons breed; a dove house..
Lavish :: Lavish (a.) Expending or bestowing profusely; profuse; prodigal; as, lavish of money; lavish of praise..
High-raised :: High-raised (a.) Elated with great ideas or hopes.
Windlass :: Windlass (v. t. & i.) To raise with, or as with, a windlass; to use a windlass..
Relief :: Relief (n.) The height to which works are raised above the bottom of the ditch.
Erect :: Erect (a.) Directed upward; raised; uplifted.
Brocade :: Brocade (n.) Silk stuff, woven with gold and silver threads, or ornamented with raised flowers, foliage, etc.; -- also applied to other stuffs thus wrought and enriched..
Shrug :: Shrug (v. i.) To raise or draw up the shoulders, as in expressing dislike, dread, doubt, or the like..
Adulation :: Adulation (n.) Servile flattery; praise in excess, or beyond what is merited..
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