Raise to
verb
To lift or move something to a higher position or level.
He raised his hand to ask a question.
Often appears as...
- raise to a higher level
- raise to a higher position
verb
To increase the amount, level, or strength of something.
The central bank decided to raise interest rates to combat inflation.
Often appears as...
- raise to a higher level
- raise to a higher degree
verb
To promote to a higher grade or rank.
After years of hard work, she was raised to the position of CEO.
Often appears as...
- raise to a higher rank
- raise to a higher grade
verb
In mathematics, to raise to a power means to multiply a number by itself a certain number of times.
In the equation 2^3, 2 is raised to the power of 3, which means 2 is multiplied by itself 3 times.
Often appears as...
- raise to the power of
- raise to the cube
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To lift or move something to a higher position or level.
He raised his hand to ask a question.
Often appears as...
- raise to a higher level
- raise to a higher position
verb
To increase the amount, level, or strength of something.
The central bank decided to raise interest rates to combat inflation.
Often appears as...
- raise to a higher level
- raise to a higher degree
verb
To promote to a higher grade or rank.
After years of hard work, she was raised to the position of CEO.
Often appears as...
- raise to a higher rank
- raise to a higher grade
verb
In mathematics, to raise to a power means to multiply a number by itself a certain number of times.
In the equation 2^3, 2 is raised to the power of 3, which means 2 is multiplied by itself 3 times.
Often appears as...
- raise to the power of
- raise to the cube
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Action
Used when describing a physical movement that involves lifting something or someone.
Could you please raise the flag to the top of the pole?
Pro Tip 2/2Visibility Increase
Often used to suggest making something more noticeable or prominent.
The artist raised the sculpture to ensure it was the focus of the room.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Action
Used when describing a physical movement that involves lifting something or someone.
Could you please raise the flag to the top of the pole?
Pro Tip 2/2Visibility Increase
Often used to suggest making something more noticeable or prominent.
The artist raised the sculpture to ensure it was the focus of the room.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Action
Used when describing a physical movement that involves lifting something or someone.
Could you please raise the flag to the top of the pole?
Pro Tip 2/2Visibility Increase
Often used to suggest making something more noticeable or prominent.
The artist raised the sculpture to ensure it was the focus of the room.
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