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I . raise [reɪz] N Am, Aus

raise

aumento m

II . raise [reɪz] VB trans

1. raise (lift):

raise a. anchor, doubts

raise flag

2. raise wages, awareness:

raise

3. raise subject, problem:

raise

4. raise FIN:

raise

5. raise (bring up):

raise

6. raise (end):

raise embargo

Usage examples with raise

to raise a rumpus

fazer escarcéu

I got a raise

recebi um aumento (de salário)

to raise a query

levantar uma dúvida

to raise money

ganhar dinheiro

to raise objections

levantar objeções

to raise [or sound] the alarm

dar [or soar] o alarme

to raise doubts about sth

levantar dúvidas sobre a. c.

to raise/lower one's voice

levantar/baixar a voz

to raise/lower the curtain

levantar/baixar a cortina

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

The government's medium-term plan, outlined in 1990, sought to raise average crop yields and to increase food security, with special attention to improved producer incentives and storage facilities. en.wikipedia.org

This may be done for fun, to create a photo opportunity to raise awareness of a cause or campaign, or as a competitive race. en.wikipedia.org

The television special helped raise $100 million for cancer research. en.wikipedia.org

Documents and posters developed to raise awareness around the issues of alcoholism are also made freely available by the website. en.wikipedia.org

It is possible to predict quite accurately which words will raise a laugh. en.wikipedia.org

A simple question as to when an office holder legally took possession of his or her office may raise a number of tough questions. en.wikipedia.org

They don't raise wages, despite the fact that a good pay hike would help ignite the global economy. www.businessinsider.com.au

Events include dinner parties, evening cocktail parties, weekend brunches, wine tasting experiences, and childrens tea parties, to raise funds for the organization. en.wikipedia.org

Other items sold to raise money included ceramics, books, stamps, celluloid badges, cinderellas, cigarette cases and compacts. en.wikipedia.org

A banger rally may also be a charity rally where the teams taking part in the event also raise money for charity. en.wikipedia.org

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