raises

1. n the amount a salary is increased n an upward slope or grade (as in a road) n increasing the size of a bet (as in poker) n the act of raising something v raise the level or amount of something v raise from a lower to a higher position v cause to be heard or known; express or utter v collect funds for a specific purpose v cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques v bring up v summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic v move upwards v construct, build, or erect v call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) v create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise v raise in rank or condition v increase v give a promotion to or assign to a higher position v cause to puff up with a leaven v bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level v bet more than the previous player v cause to assemble or enlist in the military v put forward for consideration or discussion v pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth v activate or stir up v establish radio communications with v multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3 v bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project v invigorate or heighten v put an end to v cause to become alive again Source: ecdict

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