upraise

[uhp-reyz] / ʌpˈreɪz /

VERB

erect; construct

Synonyms

STRONG

assemble compose construct create effect elevate fabricate fashion forge form found frame heighten hoist initiate institute join lift make manufacture mount organize pitch plant prefabricate produce raise rear shape stand

WEAK

bring about cobble up fit together fudge together knock together make up put together put up run up set up stand up throw together throw up uprear

Antonyms

STRONG

abandon break conclude decrease demolish demote depress destroy disarrange disorder disorganize disperse distress divide drop end fail fall finish halt ignore lessen lower neglect prevent raze refuse ruin scatter separate stop upset veto

VERB

elevate; raise up

Synonyms

STRONGEST

elevate

STRONG

boost cock erect heave heighten hoist levitate lift poise pump pyramid raise ramp rear tilt uphold uplift

WEAK

fetch up hike up jack up pick up put up shoot up stilt take up uprear

Antonyms

STRONG

abandon decrease depress destroy drop fall lower neglect raze weaken

Example Sentences

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They must also upraise the flag of the oneness of the world of humanity in the island of Madagascar.

From Tablets of the Divine Plan by `Abdu'l-Bahá

He was apt to present his insight in a sort of parable or allegory, to upraise it before the eyes of mankind on the mast or flagpole of some vehement exaggeration.

From Modern Essays by Ayres, Harry Morgan

Thrice Neptune ventur'd to upraise his arms Grim frowning,—thrice the flames too fierce he found, And shrunk beneath the waters.

From The Metamorphoses of Publius Ovidus Naso in English blank verse Vols. I & II by Howard, J. J.

Down with the rosemary and bays, Down with the mistletoe; Instead of holly, now upraise The greener box for show.

From In The Yule-Log Glow—Book 3 Christmas Poems from 'round the World by Morris, Harrison S. (Harrison Smith)

Thy city fill once more, Thy temple-walls upraise, There will we Thee adore With joyful songs of praise, Thee, merciful, adored, We bless and sanctify, With wine-cups filled up high, By blessings of the Lord.

From Hebrew Literature by Wilson, Epiphanius

upraise

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