Definition of raise

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Raise (v. t.) To let go; as in the command, Raise tacks and sheets, i. e., Let go tacks and sheets..

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Calash :: Calash (n.) A light carriage with low wheels, having a top or hood that can be raised or lowered, seats for inside, a separate seat for the driver, and often a movable front, so that it can be used as either an open or a close carriage..
Eulogist :: Eulogist (n.) One who eulogizes or praises; panegyrist; encomiast.
Disanchor :: Disanchor (v. t. & i.) To raise the anchor of, as a ship; to weigh anchor..
Lavish :: Lavish (a.) Expending or bestowing profusely; profuse; prodigal; as, lavish of money; lavish of praise..
Pargeting :: Pargeting (n.) Plasterwork; esp.: (a) A kind of decorative plasterwork in raised ornamental figures, formerly used for the internal and external decoration of houses. (b) In modern architecture, the plastering of the inside of flues, intended to give a smooth surface and help the draught..
Los :: Los (n.) Praise. See Loos.
Elate :: Elate (a.) Having the spirits raised by success, or by hope; flushed or exalted with confidence; elated; exultant..
Puffer :: Puffer (n.) One who puffs; one who praises with noisy or extravagant commendation.
Endear :: Endear (v. t.) To raise the price or cost of; to make costly or expensive.
Advance :: Advance (v. t.) To raise to a higher rank; to promote.
Praise :: Praise (v.) Commendation for worth; approval expressed; honor rendered because of excellence or worth; laudation; approbation.
Unlorded :: Unlorded (a.) Not raised to the rank of a lord.
Anacreontic :: Anacreontic (n.) A poem after the manner of Anacreon; a sprightly little poem in praise of love and wine.
Overpraising :: Overpraising (n.) The act of praising unduly; excessive praise.
Snarl :: Snarl (v. t.) To form raised work upon the outer surface of (thin metal ware) by the repercussion of a snarling iron upon the inner surface.
Drawbridge :: Drawbridge (n.) A bridge of which either the whole or a part is made to be raised up, let down, or drawn or turned aside, to admit or hinder communication at pleasure, as before the gate of a town or castle, or over a navigable river or canal..
Pedal :: Pedal (a.) A lever or key acted on by the foot, as in the pianoforte to raise the dampers, or in the organ to open and close certain pipes; a treadle, as in a lathe or a bicycle..
Woolgrower :: Woolgrower (n.) One who raises sheep for the production of wool.
Pry :: Pry (v. t.) To raise or move, or attempt to raise or move, with a pry or lever; to prize..
Elate :: Elate (a.) Lifted up; raised; elevated.
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