English to English
verb
- summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
Raise the specter of unemployment.
He conjured wild birds in the air.
Call down the spirits from the mountain.
source: WordNet 3.0
- bring up
Raise a family.
Bring up children.
source: WordNet 3.0
- promote from a lower position or rank
This player was brought up to the major league.
source: WordNet 3.0
- raise from a lower to a higher position
Raise your hands.
Lift a load.
source: WordNet 3.0
- cause to come to a sudden stop
The noise brought her up in shock.
source: WordNet 3.0
- put forward for consideration or discussion
Raise the question of promotions.
Bring up an unpleasant topic.
source: WordNet 3.0
- make reference to
His name was mentioned in connection with the invention.
source: WordNet 3.0
- cause to load (an operating system) and start the initial processes
Boot your computer.
source: WordNet 3.0
