Phrase guide

raise up

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To raise (put at a higher level)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

change the arrangement or position of

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: agitate, vex, disturb, commove, shake up, stir up

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: move, displace

Narrower terms: beat, scramble, toss, roil, rile, poke

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

11 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Ngazidja Comorian: uheza — to elevate
  • Dutch: optillen — to elevate
  • Galician: erguer — to elevate
  • Ancient Greek: ἀείρω (aeírō) — to elevate
  • Ancient Greek: βαστάζω (bastázō) — to elevate
  • Ancient Greek: ὑψόω (hupsóō) — to elevate
  • Irish: tóg suas — to elevate
  • Latin: ēlevō — to elevate
  • Latin: extollō — to elevate
  • Portuguese: erguer — to elevate
  • Russian: задирать (zadiratʹ) — to elevate