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What does "raise" mean?

Vocabulary Word: raise

1. Definition (v.) to collect

Examples When have fun events, you can raise a lot of money because more people come.

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2. Definition (adj.) take care of a child

Examples Since her parents were dead, she was raised by her grandparents.

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3. Definition (n.) increase in pay for one’s work

Examples I hope I get a raise after two years at my job.

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4. Definition (v.) lift up; put above one’s head

Examples We all raised our glasses to toast the newly married couple at the wedding.

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5. Definition (v.) keep and take care of animals

Examples Does your dad work alone on the farm to raise all these cows?

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