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You're listening to Joanna
She has an American accent.
NGSL Rank: 485
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Meanings
verb
- 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
noun
- 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
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