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Definition of raise

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Raise (v. t.) To cause to rise; to bring from a lower to a higher place; to lift upward; to elevate; to heave; as, to raise a stone or weight..

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Overpraising :: Overpraising (n.) The act of praising unduly; excessive praise.

Dispraised :: Dispraised (imp. & p. p.) of Disprais.

Praise :: Praise (v.) Commendation for worth; approval expressed; honor rendered because of excellence or worth; laudation; approbation.

Paneulogism :: Paneulogism (n.) Eulogy of everything; indiscriminate praise.

Theatine :: Theatine (n.) One of an order of Italian monks, established in 1524, expressly to oppose Reformation, and to raise the tone of piety among Roman Catholics. They hold no property, nor do they beg, but depend on what Providence sends. Their chief employment is preaching and giving religious instruction..

Anacreontic :: Anacreontic (n.) A poem after the manner of Anacreon; a sprightly little poem in praise of love and wine.

Harness :: Harness (n.) The part of a loom comprising the heddles, with their means of support and motion, by which the threads of the warp are alternately raised and depressed for the passage of the shuttle..

Biscuit :: Biscuit (n.) A small loaf or cake of bread, raised and shortened, or made light with soda or baking powder. Usually a number are baked in the same pan, forming a sheet or card..

Drollery :: Drollery (n.) Something which serves to raise mirt.

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.

Fillet :: Fillet (n.) The raised molding about the muzzle of a gun.

Upbear :: Upbear (v. t.) To bear up; to raise aloft; to support in an elevated situation; to sustain.

Atilt :: Atilt (adv.) In the position of a cask tilted, or with one end raised. [In this sense sometimes used as an adjective.].

Carol :: Carol (n.) A song of praise of devotion; as, a Christmas or Easter carol..

Peak :: Peak (v. t.) To raise to a position perpendicular, or more nearly so; as, to peak oars, to hold them upright; to peak a gaff or yard, to set it nearer the perpendicular..

Trumpet :: Trumpet (n.) One who praises, or propagates praise, or is the instrument of propagating it..

Altar :: Altar (n.) A raised structure (as a square or oblong erection of stone or wood) on which sacrifices are offered or incense burned to a deity.

Commendatory :: Commendatory (a.) Serving to commend; containing praise or commendation; commending; praising.

Te Deum :: Te Deum () An ancient and celebrated Christian hymn, of uncertain authorship, but often ascribed to St. Ambrose; -- so called from the first words Te Deum laudamus. It forms part of the daily matins of the Roman Catholic breviary, and is sung on all occasions of thanksgiving. In its English form, commencing with words, We praise thee, O God, it forms a part of the regular morning service of the Church of England and the Protestant Episcopal Church in America..

Prizer :: Prizer (n.) One who estimates or sets the value of a thing; an appraiser.