raise
verbUK /reɪz/
US /reɪz/
To lift something up higher.
Please raise your hand if you know the answer.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. To take care of a child or animal until it grows up.
They raise chickens on their farm.
3. To increase an amount or level.
The store had to raise its prices.
4. To collect money for a purpose.
The class raised money for the animal shelter.
5. An increase in pay.
She got a raise at work.