raise
verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026
multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3
Framework senses
- §1
- give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
- §2
- bring up
- §3
- cause to become alive again
- §4
- raise the level or amount of something
- §5
- increase
- §6
- put an end to
- §7
- raise in rank or condition
- §8
- invigorate or heighten
- §9
- bring into relief and cause to project, usually referring to a surface or design
- §10
- multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3
- §11
- establish radio communications with
- §12
- activate or stir up
- §13
- cause to be heard or known
- §14
- pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth
- §15
- put forward for consideration or discussion
- §16
- cause to assemble or enlist in the military
- §17
- bet more than the previous player
- §18
- bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level
- §19
- summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
- §20
- construct, build, or erect
- §21
- cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques
- §22
- create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise
- §23
- call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
- §24
- move upwards
- §25
- raise from a lower to a higher position
- §26
- cause to puff up with a leaven
- §27
- to collect funds for a specific purpose