RAISES

Raise the level or amount of something

Example: "Raise my salary"

Raise from a lower to a higher position

Example: "Raise your hands"

Cause to be heard or known; express or utter

Example: "Raise a shout"

Collect funds for a specific purpose

Example: "The president raised several million dollars for his college"

Cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques

Example: "The bordeaux region produces great red wines"

Look after a child until it is an adult

Example: "Raise a family"

Summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

Example: "Raise the specter of unemployment"

Move upwards

Example: "Lift one's eyes"

Construct, build, or erect

Example: "Raise a barn"

Call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

Example: "Arouse pity"

Create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise

Example: "Raise hell"

Raise in rank or condition

Example: "The new law lifted many people from poverty"

Increase the level of

Example: "This will enhance your enjoyment"

Give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

Example: "John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired"

Cause to puff up with a leaven

Example: "Unleavened bread"

Bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level

Bet more than the previous player

Cause to assemble or enlist in military

Example: "Raise an army"

Put forward for consideration or discussion

Example: "Raise the question of promotions"

Pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth

Example: "Raise your `o'"

Activate or stir up

Example: "Raise a mutiny"

Establish radio communications with

Example: "They managed to raise hanoi last night"

Multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3

Bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project

Example: "Raised edges"

Invigorate or heighten

Example: "Lift my spirits"

Put an end to

Example: "Lift a ban"

Cause to become alive again

Example: "Raise from the dead"

Register formally as a participant or member

Example: "The party recruited many new members"