English to English verb
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summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic | | Example: raise the specter of unemployment he conjured wild birds in the air call down the spirits from the mountain
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bring up | | Example: raise a family bring up children
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promote from a lower position or rank | | Example: This player was brought up to the major league
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4 |
raise from a lower to a higher position | | Example: Raise your hands Lift a load
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cause to come to a sudden stop | | Example: The noise brought her up in shock
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6 |
put forward for consideration or discussion | | Example: raise the question of promotions bring up an unpleasant topic
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make reference to | | Example: His name was mentioned in connection with the invention
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cause to load (an operating system) and start the initial processes | | Example: boot your computer
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