Raises

noun, verb

noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of raise form-of, plural
Verb
  1. 1
    third-person singular simple present indicative of raise form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

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liftadvancearouseascentbring upelevate

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"From time to time, a proposal to pull down a much-loved old building to make room for a new block of flats raises a storm of angry protest."

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