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Definition of upraise - 2 dictionary results

up⋅raise

  [uhp-reyz]
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–verb (used with object), -raised, -rais⋅ing.
1. to raise up; lift or elevate.
2. to raise from a depressed or dejected humor; cheer.
Origin:
1250–1300; ME upreisen. See up-, raise

Related forms:
up⋅rais⋅er, noun
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up·raise   (ŭp-rāz')   
tr.v.   up·raised, up·rais·ing, up·rais·es
To raise or lift up; elevate.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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