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Meanings of raise in English

Portuguese
declive
Catalan
ascensió
Spanish
ascenso

An upward slope or grade (as in a road)

declive
Portuguese
aumento
Catalan
augment
Spanish
aumento

The amount a salary is increased.

aumento
Portuguese
alcar
Catalan
elevació

The act of raising something.

alcar
Portuguese
levantar
Spanish
invocar
Catalan
moure

Summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic.

levantar
Usage of raise in English
1
However, I was in reality seeking to raise far more serious questions.
The Irish Times
2
Industry sources say it was taking much longer to raise new funds.
Reuters
3
To do that, however, Nanosolar needs to raise money later this year.
Reuters
4
Their situation continues to raise concern in both France and the UK.
BBC
5
However, in my view, such incidents raise a wider issue of principle.
The Irish Times
6
It is easier, however, for opposition parties to raise questions of principle.
Radio NZ
7
Police were trying to raise the issue of road safety, she said.
Radio NZ
8
New limits raise questions over respect for the law in south Dublin.
The Irish Times
9
Foreign governments and entities can also raise concerns, said one industry executive.
Reuters
10
Companies, therefore, have been racing to raise as much credit as possible.
Reuters
11
Recent cases concerning child pornography raise two aspects of this distressing crime.
The Irish Times
12
Domestic' water and sewerage charges raise £53 million annually for local authorities.
The Irish Times
13
Government claims to raise public revenues from the sale of harmful products.
The Guardian
14
Morrison said Australia would continue to raise its concerns over Yang's treatment.
Reuters
15
Mr McDonnell said he would raise the issue in Parliament next week.
Radio NZ
16
That 2012 law loosens securities rules to help small businesses raise capital.
Reuters