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Q: How does the verb 'raise' contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of raise are boost , elevate , heave , hoist , lift , and rear . While all these words mean "to move from a lower to a higher place or position," raise carries a stronger implication of bringing up to the vertical or to a high position. // scouts raising a flagpole

Q: In what contexts can 'boost' take the place of 'raise'?

The synonyms boost and raise are sometimes interchangeable, but boost suggests assisting to climb or advance by a push. // boosted his brother over the fence

Q: How does the word 'elevate' relate to other synonyms for 'raise'?

Elevate may replace lift or raise especially when exalting or enhancing is implied. // elevated the taste of the public

Q: When might 'heave' be a better fit than 'raise'?

In some situations, the words heave and raise are roughly equivalent. However, heave implies lifting and throwing with great effort or strain. // heaved the heavy crate inside

Q: When could 'hoist' be used to replace 'raise'?

The words hoist and raise can be used in similar contexts, but hoist implies lifting something heavy especially by mechanical means. // hoisted the cargo on board

Q: When is it sensible to use 'lift' instead of 'raise'?

Although the words lift and raise have much in common, lift usually implies exerting effort to overcome resistance of weight. // lift the chair while I vacuum

Q: How do 'rear' and 'raise' relate to one another?

Rear may add an element of suddenness to raise . // suddenly reared itself up on its hind legs

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1 to move from a lower to a higher place or position

he asked members of the audience to raise their hands if they had been to his show before

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rear,
upend

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sink,
submerge

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drop,
lower

2 to bring to maturity through care and education

since she was only two when her mother died, the girl was raised mainly by her aunt

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father,
mother

prepare

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ignore,
neglect

3 to bring (something volatile or intense) into being

a proposal to cover the library's red brick with vinyl siding raised a mighty ruckus with those favoring historical preservation

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set in motion

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4 to draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved)

the lawsuit raised old resentments that had never been completely extinguished

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call forth

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5 to fix in an upright position

the mattress will fit into the moving truck only if we raise it on its side

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6 to form by putting together parts or materials

raised a memorial on the site of the historic event

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prefabricate

combine,
unite

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put together

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blow up,
explode

detach,
disengage

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7 to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care

raises ducks, geese, and other exotic fowl ultimately destined for the dinner table

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plant,
sow

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kill

cut,
hay,
mow

8 to make greater in size, amount, or number

the multiplex raised the ticket price

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maximize

follow up,
parlay

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cut back,
retrench

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9 to move higher in rank or position

he was recently raised to lieutenant in the fire department

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forward,
further

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kick upstairs

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10 to present or bring forward for discussion

one member of the tour raised the subject of appropriate attire for visits to sacred sites in the Holy Land

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11 to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)

too afraid to raise an objection

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chime in

offer,
submit

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stifle,
suppress

raise

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Synonyms & Antonyms of raise (Entry 2 of 2)

something added (as by growth)

the school board approved a raise in the maximum family income for students qualifying for reduced-price lunches

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complement

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Frequently Asked Questions About raise

How does the verb raise contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of raise are boost, elevate, heave, hoist, lift, and rear. While all these words mean "to move from a lower to a higher place or position," raise carries a stronger implication of bringing up to the vertical or to a high position.

scouts raising a flagpole