Synonyms for

Raises

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

Definition

to lift or move something to a higher position; to increase the amount or level of something

Synonyms & similar words

elevate invoke erect upgrade bringup stir kindle ascent heave callforth kickupstairs promote climb getup enkindle resurrect demote arouse acclivity fire hike raise farm produce rear lifts elevates uplifts boosts heightens escalates augments enhances amplifies increases advances promotes elevates upgrades improves expands extends enlarges multiplies doubles

Synonyms by register

Formal

elevates increases augments enhances

Informal

lifts hoists ups

Literary

uplifts erects

Antonyms

lowers drops reduces diminishes lessens decreases

Common collocations

  • raises awareness
  • raises capital
  • raises funds
  • raises children
  • raises questions
  • raises the bar
  • raises concerns

Word family

noun raise
verb raise
adjective raised

Usage note

The verb 'raise' is often confused with 'rise'. 'Raise' is transitive (takes an object), while 'rise' is intransitive (does not take an object). For example, 'He raises his hand' (transitive) vs. 'The sun rises' (intransitive).

Example sentences

  1. Mom raises her voice when she gets angry.
  2. The teacher raises the flag during the morning ceremony.
  3. Dad raises the garage door to park the car.
  4. The athlete raises the trophy after winning the game.
  5. The farmer raises chickens and sells the eggs.

Quotes

  • The best way to predict the future is to invent it. This raises two immediate questions. First, is it possible? Second, how can it be done? - Denis Gabor
  • Success raises your confidence, but failure raises your maturity. - Nitesh Nishad
  • Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence. This raises the question: How can you best help your students to learn? - Benjamin Bloom

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