upraise

verb

up·​raise (ˌ)əp-ˈrāz 

upraised; upraising; upraises

transitive verb

: to raise or lift up : elevate

Synonyms

• boost
• crane
• elevate
• heave
• heft
• heighten
• hike
• hoist
• jack (up)
• lift
• perk (up)
• pick up
• raise
• take up
• up
• uphold
• uplift

Examples of upraise in a Sentence

the runner's arms were upraised in a sign of victory as he crossed the finish line

archaeologists are still not sure how the mysterious statues on Easter Island were upraised

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

upraise

verb

up·​raise (ˌ)ə-ˈprāz 

: to raise or lift up : elevate