raise
raise
Meaning of raise
to move something to a higher level
etwas nach oben bewegen, z. B. die Hand
Pronunciation
raise with German translation
raise usage examples
Whoever knows the answer raises their hand.
Wer die Antwort weiß, hebt die Hand.
She raises her glass and drinks.
Sie hebt das Glas und trinkt.
raise synonyms
What's the difference between raise, lift, put up, increase, boost, elevate, hoist, and pick up
ENCan you lift this box?
informal: put up your hand
ENPut up your hand if you know the answer.
ENThey increased the price.
Advanced: broader words
to increase or improve sharply
ENThe campaign boosted sales.
formal: to raise or lift up
ENThe government wants to elevate education standards.
to lift something heavy with ropes or a crane
ENThe crane hoisted the boat out of the water.
to take something from the floor or a surface
ENCan you pick up that pen from the floor?
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What does raise mean?
to move something to a higher level
How do you pronounce raise?
raise is pronounced [reɪz].
How is raise used in a sentence?
Wer die Antwort weiß, hebt die Hand. Translation: Whoever knows the answer raises their hand.
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