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We have found lemma(root) word of raising : raise.
Definitions
[reɪz], (Verb)
Definitions:
- lift or move to a higher position or level
(e.g: she raised both arms above her head)
- increase the amount, level, or strength of
(e.g: the bank raised interest rates)
- cause to occur or to be considered
(e.g: the alarm was raised when he failed to return home)
- collect, levy, or bring together (money or resources)
(e.g: it is hoped that the event will raise £50,000)
- bring up (a child)
(e.g: he was born and raised in San Francisco)
- bring (someone) back from death
(e.g: God raised Jesus from the dead)
- abandon or force an enemy to abandon (a siege, blockade, or embargo)
(e.g: in late April Henry decided to raise the siege)
- (of someone at sea) come in sight of (land or another ship)
(e.g: they raised the low coast by evening)
- stimulate production of (an antiserum, antibody, or other biologically active substance) against the appropriate target cell or substance
(e.g: monoclonal antibodies raised against human lymphocytes)
Phrases:
- raise a laugh
- raise hell
- raise one's glass
- raise one's hand
- raise one's hat
- raise the devil
- raise the roof
Origin
:
Middle English: from Old Norse reisa; related to the verb rear
[reɪz], (Noun)
Definitions:
- an increase in salary
(e.g: he wants a raise and some perks)
- (in poker or brag) an increase in a stake
- an act of lifting or raising a part of the body while holding a weight
(e.g: bent-over raises)
Phrases:
- raise a laugh
- raise hell
- raise one's glass
- raise one's hand
- raise one's hat
- raise the devil
- raise the roof
Origin
:
Middle English: from Old Norse reisa; related to the verb rear
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