Meaning of raise In English

• 0 to lift something to a higher position:

  • Would all those in favour please raise their hands?

  • He raised the window and leaned out.

  • Mary Quant was the first fashion designer to raise hemlines.

• 1 to cause something to increase or become bigger, better, higher, etc.:

  • The government plan to raise taxes.

  • I had to raise my voice (= speak more loudly) to make myself heard over the noise.

  • The inspector said that standards at the school had to be raised.

  • Our little chat has raised my spirits (= made me feel happier).

• 2 to cause to exist:

  • Her answers raised doubts/fears/suspicions in my mind.

  • This discussion has raised many important issues/problems.

  • The announcement raised a cheer/laugh.

  • I want to raise (= talk about) two problems/questions with you.

  • I want to start my own business if I can raise (= obtain) the money/cash/capital/funds.

  • formal The chapel was raised (= built) as a memorial to her son.

• 3 to take care of a person, or an animal or plant, until they are completely grown:

  • Her parents died when she was a baby and she was raised by her grandparents.

  • The lambs had to be raised by hand (= fed milk by people) when their mother died.

  • The farmer raises (= breeds) chickens and pigs.

  • The soil around here isn't good enough for raising (= growing) crops.

• 4 If you raise another player in a game of cards, you risk more money than that player has risked:

  • I'll raise you.

  • [ + two objects ] I'll raise you $50.

• 5 to end or stop:

  • They agreed to raise the trade embargo if three conditions were met.

  • After three weeks the siege was raised.

• 6 to communicate with someone, especially by phone or radio:

  • I've been trying to raise Jack/Tokyo all day.

• 7 an increase in the amount that you are paid for the work you do:

  • She asked the boss for a raise.

• 8 to cause something to be lifted up or become higher:

  • He raised the window shades.

  • Stephie raised her hand to ask the teacher a question.

• 9 to cause something to become bigger or stronger; increase:

  • I had to raise my voice to be heard over the noise in the classroom.

  • There are no plans to raise taxes, the president said.

  • I don’t want to raise your hopes too much, but I think the worst of the flooding is over.

• 10 to take care of children or young animals until completely grown:

  • They raised a family and now want to enjoy their retirement.

• 11 to bring something to your attention; cause to be noticed:

  • This raises a number of important issues.

  • I want to start my own business if I can raise enough money.

• 12 an increase in the amount money you earn:

  • She asked her boss for a raise.

• 13 to increase the amount, level, or quality of something:

  • The Bank of England was expected to raise the cost of borrowing after higher than expected inflation figures.

  • raise salaries/prices/taxes There is increasing pressure on exporters to raise prices in foreign markets.

  • raise awareness/standards/quality The new government is pledging to raise standards in education.

• 14 to manage to get money to invest in a business, project, property, etc.:

  • raise capital/funds/money We will raise funds for reconstruction by disposing of assets.

  • The share issue in the coffee company aims to raise €5m from investors eager to invest in ethical concerns.

  • raise a loan/mortgage

• 15 to mention something that you are worried or not sure about so that it can be examined and dealt with:

  • raise concerns/doubts/fears The company announced a package of reforms to address concerns raised by shareholders.

  • raise issues/objections/questions

• 16 to prepare an invoice:

  • The exporter raises an invoice in the usual way on the overseas buyer.

• 17 to make or arrange a phone call, especially to discuss technical help, business, etc.:

  • If you have a technical fault, you can raise a call using the in-house system.

• 18 an increase in salary or wages:

  • A 2% raise for each employee would add $28 million to the overall budget.