Synonyms for

Raise

Verb / reɪz / Another word for raise — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to lift or move something to a higher position

Synonyms & similar words

elevate invoke erect upgrade bringup stir kindle ascent heave callforth kickupstairs promote climb getup enkindle resurrect demote arouse acclivity fire hike farm produce rear putforward lift elevate hoist uplift boost heighten increase enhance advance promote amplify augment escalate expand improve multiply strengthen widen grow build

Synonyms by register

Formal

elevate augment increase advance

Informal

lift boost jack up crank up

Literary

uplift exalt hoist

Antonyms

lower drop decrease reduce diminish descend

Common collocations

  • raise awareness
  • raise money
  • raise children
  • raise prices
  • raise a question
  • raise a hand
  • raise spirits
  • raise the roof

Word family

noun raising
verb raise
adjective raised

Usage note

When referring to bringing up children, 'raise' is common in American English, while 'bring up' is more common in British English. 'Raise' can also mean to collect money or to increase something.

Example sentences

  1. She raised her hand to ask a question in class.
  2. I will raise the flag on the flagpole.
  3. Can you help me raise this heavy box?
  4. The teacher wants to raise the level of difficulty in the class.
  5. He wants to raise his grades by studying more.

Quotes

  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. -Steve Jobs
  • Raise your words, not your voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder. -Rumi
  • If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else. -Booker T. Washington

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