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raise

noun as in increase in salary or position

verb as in start up, motivate; introduce

verb as in nurture, care for

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He could have dominated at passing tournaments all over the recruiting circuit to raise his ratings.

These borrowers could switch to other repayment plans where the legal basis for loan forgiveness hasn’t been challenged, although that could raise their costs.

The dam is now undergoing a retrofit that will raise its crest by 10 feet and fortify the dam for earthquake safety.

The Bureau of Reclamation and local agencies have agreed in principle to raise the dam an additional 10 feet to expand the reservoir’s storage capacity, making it a total of 20 feet taller than its original height.

She added: "I think that’s very critical that if anybody feels that there was a failing to get in contact and to raise those concerns."

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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