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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Cathetometer :: Cathetometer (n.) An instrument for the accurate measurement of small differences of height; esp. of the differences in the height of the upper surfaces of two columns of mercury or other fluid, or of the same column at different times. It consists of a telescopic leveling apparatus (d), which slides up or down a perpendicular metallic standard very finely graduated (bb). The telescope is raised or depressed in order to sight the objects or surfaces, and the differences in vertical height are th
Superproportion :: Superpraise (v. t.) To praise to excess.
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..
Anacreontic :: Anacreontic (n.) A poem after the manner of Anacreon; a sprightly little poem in praise of love and wine.
Embossed :: Embossed (a.) Formed or covered with bosses or raised figures.
Nap :: Nap (v. t.) To raise, or put, a nap on..
Commendation :: Commendation (n.) That which is the ground of approbation or praise.
Endless :: Endless (a.) Without end; having no end or conclusion; perpetual; interminable; -- applied to length, and to duration; as, an endless line; endless time; endless bliss; endless praise; endless clamor..
Elevator :: Elevator (n.) One who, or that which, raises or lifts up anything.
Saturnian :: Saturnian (n.) Any one of numerous species of large handsome moths belonging to Saturnia and allied genera. The luna moth, polyphemus, and promethea, are examples. They belong to the Silkworn family, and some are raised for their silk. See Polyphemus..
Priceless :: Priceless (a.) Too valuable to admit of being appraised; of inestimable worth; invaluable.
Curvet :: Curvet (n.) A particular leap of a horse, when he raises both his fore legs at once, equally advanced, and, as his fore legs are falling, raises his hind legs, so that all his legs are in the air at once..
Pry :: Pry (v. t.) To raise or move, or attempt to raise or move, with a pry or lever; to prize..
Milling :: Milling (n.) The act or employment of grinding or passing through a mill; the process of fulling; the process of making a raised or intented edge upon coin, etc.; the process of dressing surfaces of various shapes with rotary cutters. See Mill..
Imbosture :: Imbosture (n.) Embossed or raised work.
Eulogize :: Eulogize (v. t.) To speak or write in commendation of (another); to extol in speech or writing; to praise.
Raised :: Raised (a.) Lifted up; showing above the surroundings; as, raised or embossed metal work..
Personate :: Personate (v. t.) To celebrate loudly; to extol; to praise.
Vraisemblance :: Vraisemblance (n.) The appearance of truth; verisimilitude.
Ennoble :: Ennoble (v. t.) To raise to the rank of nobility; as, to ennoble a commoner..
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