raise
/reɪz/raise
VERBDefinition of raise
If you raise something you make it higher; that is you move it up.
Example: I need to raise the car off the ground to fix it from below.
If you raise children or animals, you care for them until they have grown up (become adults).
Example: I raised the children after their mother died.
If you raise food (plants or animals) you grow it on a farm. This is also used for plants that are not food, like cotton or tobacco.
Example: My grandfather raised corn and chickens.
If you raise a number, you make it bigger.
If you raise an idea you start talking about it.
Example: Why did you have to raise the issue of abortion?
raise
EXAMPLESExamples of raise
I need to raise the car off the ground to fix it from below.
Example sentenceRaise your hand if you know the answer.
Example sentenceI raised the children after their mother died.
Example sentenceI raised my dog from a puppy.
Example sentenceMy grandfather raised corn and chickens.
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