Phrase guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
verb
To raise (the whole ring of an arch) off its centering, by driving in the keystone forcibly.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: architecture
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To raise the pitch of.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To produce nervous tension in (someone).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, transitive
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To raise the intensity, excitement, tension, etc., of.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, transitive
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: key down
History
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