UPRAISE Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

upraise

verb

(ˌ)əp-ˈrāz

Definition of upraise

as in to lift

to move from a lower to a higher place or position the runner's arms were upraised in a sign of victory as he crossed the finish line

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as in to erect

to fix in an upright position archaeologists are still not sure how the mysterious statues on Easter Island were upraised

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The crew took part in rescuing a 47-year-old man who was pulled out of the rubble eight days after the quakes hit, lifting the spirits and morale of rescuers who up until then were primarily uncovering human remains.

— Seamus Bozeman Follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Elsewhere in the city, several heavy trucks were lifted and moved as far 30 meters by the winds.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Definition of lift

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But the data center boom has raised many questions about land use, the resources the complexes consume and the risk of costs being spread to other Georgia residents and businesses.

— Drew Kann, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
Gonzales ran with a platform decisively to the left, supporting Medicare-for-all, raising the minimum wage and cracking down on junk fees.

— Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Definition of raise

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Toxic metals, including lead and arsenic, were not elevated, according to air district data.

— Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
The black-eyed peas blended with garlic, tahini, and lemon makes for a smoky, zesty, and bright dish that elevates a standard hummus.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 July 2026

Definition of elevate

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The Christian Science Monitor was founded in 1908 to lift the standard of journalism and uplift humanity.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 4 July 2026
That includes delicious deals across lots of furniture and home decor, including bedroom pieces, outdoor gems, and ceramics to uplift any area of your home.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026

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