upraise

[ʌpˈreɪz]

upraise Definition

• 1. to lift or raise up
• 2. to elevate in rank, dignity, or character

Using upraise: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "upraise" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The workers upraised the heavy boxes onto the truck.

• Example

  He upraised his voice to be heard over the noise.

• Example

  The new leader promised to upraise the company's reputation.

• Example

  She upraised her standards and began to work harder.

upraise Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for upraise

• elevate
• lift
• heighten
• enhance
• boost

Antonyms for upraise

• lower
• reduce
• diminish

Phrases with upraise

• upraise one's voice

  to speak louder than usual in order to be heard

  Example

  She had to upraise her voice to be heard over the loud music.

• upraise someone's spirits

  to make someone feel more hopeful or optimistic

  Example

  The good news upraised his spirits and gave him hope for the future.

• upraise the flag

  to raise a flag on a flagpole

  Example

  They upraised the flag to signal the start of the ceremony.

Origins of upraise

from Middle English 'up' + 'raisen'

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Summary: upraise in Brief

'Upraise' [ʌpˈreɪz] is a verb that means to lift up or elevate in rank, dignity, or character. It can be used literally, as in 'The workers upraised the heavy boxes onto the truck,' or figuratively, as in 'The new leader promised to upraise the company's reputation.' Other phrases include 'upraise one's voice' and 'upraise someone's spirits.'