Definition of raise

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Raise (v. t.) To bring to a higher condition or situation; to elevate in rank, dignity, and the like; to increase the value or estimation of; to promote; to exalt; to advance; to enhance; as, to raise from a low estate; to raise to office; to raise the price, and the like..

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Trebucket :: Trebucket (n.) A military engine used in the Middle Ages for throwing stones, etc. It acted by means of a great weight fastened to the short arm of a lever, which, being let fall, raised the end of the long arm with great velocity, hurling stones with much force..
Fillet :: Fillet (n.) The raised molding about the muzzle of a gun.
Commender :: Commender (n.) One who commends or praises.
Laud :: Laud (v. i.) High commendation; praise; honor; exaltation; glory.
Upridged :: Upridged (a.) Raised up in a ridge or ridges; as, a billow upridged..
Riot :: Riot (v. i.) To disturb the peace; to raise an uproar or sedition. See Riot, n., 3..
Birthing :: Birthing (n.) Anything added to raise the sides of a ship.
Amotus :: Amotus (a.) Elevated, -- as a toe, when raised so high that the tip does not touch the ground..
Advance :: Advance (v. t.) To raise to a higher rank; to promote.
Los :: Los (n.) Praise. See Loos.
Galloway :: Galloway (n.) A small horse of a breed raised at Galloway, Scotland; -- called also garran, and garron..
Relieve :: Relieve (v. t.) To raise or remove, as anything which depresses, weighs down, or crushes; to render less burdensome or afflicting; to alleviate; to abate; to mitigate; to lessen; as, to relieve pain; to relieve the wants of the poor..
Granulate :: Granulate (v. t.) To raise in granules or small asperities; to make rough on the surface.
Becker :: Becker (n.) A European fish (Pagellus centrodontus); the sea bream or braise.
Kudos :: Kudos (v. t.) To praise; to extol; to glorify.
Cradle :: Cradle (n.) A tool used in mezzotint engraving, which, by a rocking motion, raises burrs on the surface of the plate, so preparing the ground..
Frugality :: Frugality (n.) A sparing use; sparingness; as, frugality of praise..
Centreboard :: Centreboard (n.) A movable or sliding keel formed of a broad board or slab of wood or metal which may be raised into a water-tight case amidships, when in shallow water, or may be lowered to increase the area of lateral resistance and prevent leeway when the vessel is beating to windward. It is used in vessels of all sizes along the coast of the United States.
Plaudit :: Plaudit (n.) A mark or expression of applause; praise bestowed.
Cork :: Cork (v. t.) To furnish or fit with cork; to raise on cork.
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