raise (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /reɪz/
Definition
Move something to a higher position or level.
Examples
Please raise your hand if you know the answer.
He had to raise the window to let in some air.
The team will raise the flag at the start of the game.
How to Use raise
- raise something (collocation)
- To lift an object. — "Raise your glass to celebrate."
- raise [someone] to be [something] (collocation)
- To teach a child to act in a certain way. — "They were raised to be kind to others."
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