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1Raise — (r[=a]z), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Raised} (r[=a]zd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Raising}.] [OE. reisen, Icel. reisa, causative of r[=i]sa to rise. See {Rise}, and cf. {Rear} to raise.] [1913 Webster] 1. To cause to rise; to bring from a lower to a higher… …
2raise — [rāz] vt. raised, raising [ME raisen < ON reisa, caus. of risa, to RISE] 1. a) to cause to rise; move to a higher level; lift; elevate b) to bring to or place in an upright position 2. to construct or erect (a building, etc.) …
3raise the devil — raise hell or raise the devil see under ↑raise1 • • • Main Entry: ↑devil raise hell or raise the devil (informal) To make a lot of trouble • • • Main Entry: ↑raise * * * …
4raise hell — ► raise hell informal make a noisy disturbance. Main Entry: ↑raise …
5raise cain — (USA) If someone raises Cain, they make a big fuss publicly, causing a disturbance …
6raise — v. & n. v.tr. 1 put or take into a higher position. 2 (often foll. by up) cause to rise or stand up or be vertical; set upright. 3 increase the amount or value or strength of (raised their prices). 4 (often foll. by up) construct or build up. 5… …
7raise hell — verb take strong and forceful action, as to object or express discontent (Freq. 1) She raised hell when she found out that she wold not be hired again • Syn: ↑make a stink, ↑raise a stink • Hypernyms: ↑object • Verb Frames …
8raise — verb 1》 lift or move to a higher position or level. ↘set upright. 2》 construct or build (a structure). 3》 increase the amount, level, or strength of: Don t raise your voice at me! ↘promote to a higher rank. ↘(raise something to)… …
9raise hell — verb To cause a considerable disturbance. Syn: raise Cain, raise the roof …
10raise hell — informal 1) they were hollering and raising hell Syn: cause a disturbance, cause a commotion, be noisy, run riot, run wild, go on the rampage, be out of control; informal raise the roof 2) he raised hell with the planners Syn: remonstrate,… …