lift or move to a higher position or level

she raised both arms above her head

his flag was raised over the city

increase the amount, level, or strength of

the bank raised interest rates

the need to raise the quality of education

he had to raise his voice to make himself heard

cause to occur or to be considered

the alarm was raised when he failed to return home

universities are meant to raise doubts about every axiom

collect, levy, or bring together (money or resources)

it is hoped that the event will raise £50,000

bring up (a child)

he was born and raised in San Francisco

bring (someone) back from death

God raised Jesus from the dead

abandon or force an enemy to abandon (a siege, blockade, or embargo)

in late April Henry decided to raise the siege

(of someone at sea) come in sight of (land or another ship)

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

monoclonal antibodies raised against human lymphocytes

an increase in salary

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

bent-over raises