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raise
noun as in increase in salary or position
verb as in lift; build from the ground
verb as in increase, augment
Strong matches
verb as in start up, motivate; introduce
Example Sentences
Kier’s father left before his birth and the actor was raised by his mother.
High supply costs had been raised by bosses at Exxon Mobil as one of the reasons why the company felt there was no longer a "competitive future for the site".
But questions have been raised as to whether Cartel de los Soles actually exists and Venezuela's foreign ministry has "categorically, firmly, and absolutely rejected" the designation, which it describes as a "new and ridiculous lie".
BMO Capital analyst Raj Ray raised his rating to the equivalent of Buy from Hold.
Traders subsequently raised their bets for a rate cut, which in turn sent stocks higher on Friday.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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