raise
verb [T] (EXIST) /reɪz/Definition
B2 to cause to exist: Her answers raised doubts/fears/suspicions in my mind. This discussion has raised many important issues/problems. The announcement raised a cheer/laugh. I want to raise (= talk about) two problems/questions with you. I want to start my own business if I can raise (= obtain) the money/cash/capital/funds.formal The chapel was raised (= built) as a memorial to her son.Creating and producingInventing, designing and innovation
(Definition of raise verb (EXIST) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- bear fruit idiom
- bring sth out phrasal verb (PRODUCE)
- churn sth out phrasal verb
- cobble sth together phrasal verb
- conjure sth up phrasal verb (CREATE)
- craft verb
- engineer verb (BUILD)
- generate verb (CREATE)
- generate verb (MAKE ENERGY)
- making noun
- man-made adjective
- mass-produce verb
- on the go idiom
- overproduce verb
- shape verb (FORM)
- spin sth off phrasal verb (PRODUCT)
- stitch sth together phrasal verb
- tailor verb
- throw sth together phrasal verb
- toss sth off phrasal verb
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