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upraise

[uhp-reyz] / ʌpˈreɪz /
VERB
erect; construct
Synonyms
STRONG
assemble compose construct create effect elevate fabricate fashion forge form found frame heighten hoist initiate institute join lift make manufacture mount organize pitch plant prefabricate produce raise rear shape stand
WEAK
bring about cobble up fit together fudge together knock together make up put together put up run up set up stand up throw together throw up uprear
Antonyms
STRONG
abandon break conclude decrease demolish demote depress destroy disarrange disorder disorganize disperse distress divide drop end fail fall finish halt ignore lessen lower neglect prevent raze refuse ruin scatter separate stop upset veto
VERB
elevate; raise up
Synonyms
STRONGEST
elevate
STRONG
boost cock erect heave heighten hoist levitate lift poise pump pyramid raise ramp rear tilt uphold uplift
WEAK
fetch up hike up jack up pick up put up shoot up stilt take up uprear
Antonyms
STRONG
abandon decrease depress destroy drop fall lower neglect raze weaken

Example Sentences

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He was apt to present his insight in a sort of parable or allegory, to upraise it before the eyes of mankind on the mast or flagpole of some vehement exaggeration.

From Modern Essays by Ayres, Harry Morgan

The necessary dresses, Correct and true And all brand-new, The company possesses: Henceforth our Court costume Shall live in song and story, For we'll upraise The dead old days Of Athens in her glory!

From The Complete Plays of Gilbert and Sullivan by Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), Sir

Thy city fill once more, Thy temple-walls upraise, There will we Thee adore With joyful songs of praise, Thee, merciful, adored, We bless and sanctify, With wine-cups filled up high, By blessings of the Lord.

From Hebrew Literature by Wilson, Epiphanius

I have spent fifty years of my life trying to upraise my class.

From From Crow-Scaring to Westminster; an Autobiography by George Edwards M.P. O.B.E.

Whereas, on certain boughs and sprays Now divers birds are heard to sing, And sundry flowers their heads upraise, Hail to the coming on of Spring!

From The Book of Humorous Verse by Wells, Carolyn