levanta/aumenta/cria
1. (verb) to lift or move something to a higher position
She raises her hand in class.
Ela levanta a mão na aula.
2. (verb) to increase in amount, level, or degree
The company raises salaries annually.
A empresa aumenta os salários anualmente.
3. (verb) to rear or bring up children
They raise three children together.
Eles criam três filhos juntos.
4. (verb) to bring up a topic for discussion
He raises an important question.
Ele levanta uma questão importante.
5. (noun) plural of raise; increases in salary or wages
The employees received raises this year.
Os funcionários receberam aumentos este ano.
NYC Slang
bumps up (for salary increases); brings up (for topics)
Related Idioms & Phrases
raise the bar - elevar o padrão
raise hell - fazer uma confusão
raise awareness - conscientizar
raise a family - constituir uma família
raise the roof - fazer muito barulho/festa
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