English dictionary definition of:

raise

cause to become alive again
raise the level or amount of something
increase
put an end to
raise in rank or condition
invigorate or heighten
bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project
multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3
establish radio communications with
activate or stir up
cause to be heard or known; express or utter
pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth
put forward for consideration or discussion
cause to assemble or enlist in the military
bet more than the previous player
bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
construct, build, or erect
cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques
create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
move upwards
raise from a lower to a higher position
cause to puff up with a leaven
collect funds for a specific purpose
give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
bring up