Definition of "Raise" :

noun: the act of raising something

"Fireman learn several different raises for getting ladders up."

noun: increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)

"I'll see your raise and double it."

noun: the amount a salary is increased

"He got a 3% raise."

noun: an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

verb: cause to become alive again

"Raise from the dead."

verb: raise the level or amount of something

"Raise my salary."

verb: increase

verb: put an end to

"Raise a siege."

verb: raise in rank or condition

verb: invigorate or heighten

verb: bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project

"Raised edges."

verb: multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3

verb: establish radio communications with

"They managed to raise Hanoi last night."

verb: activate or stir up

"Raise a mutiny."

verb: cause to be heard or known; express or utter

"Raise a shout."

verb: pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth

"Raise your o'."

verb: put forward for consideration or discussion

"Raise the question of promotions."

verb: cause to assemble or enlist in the military

"Raise an army."

verb: bet more than the previous player

verb: bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level

verb: summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

"Raise the specter of unemployment."

verb: construct, build, or erect

"Raise a barn."

verb: cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques

"We raise hogs here."

verb: create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise

"Raise hell."

verb: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

"Raise a smile."

verb: move upwards

verb: raise from a lower to a higher position

"Raise your hands."

verb: cause to puff up with a leaven

verb: collect funds for a specific purpose

"The President raised several million dollars for his college."

verb: give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

verb: look after a child until it is an adult

"Raise a family."