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upraise

verb up·raise \(ˌ)əp-ˈrāz\

Definition of UPRAISE

transitive verb
:  to raise or lift up :  elevate
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First Known Use of UPRAISE

14th century

Related to UPRAISE

Synonyms
boost, crane, elevate, heave, heft, heighten, hike, hoist, jack (up), lift, perk (up), pick up, take up, up, uphold, uplift, raise
Antonyms
drop, lower

Rhymes with UPRAISE

ablaze, agaze, amaze, appraise, catchphrase, crossways, deglaze, dispraise, dog days, edgeways, emblaze, endways, flatways, foodways, in phase, Lachaise, leastways, lengthways, liaise, malaise, noun phrase, pj's, post chaise, sideways, slantways, stargaze, ukase, weekdays
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upraise

verb up·raise \ˌəp-ˈrāz\
up·raisedup·rais·ing

Definition of UPRAISE for Kids

:  to raise or lift up

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