upraise

/ʌpˈreɪz/
verb
  1. To lift or raise something to a higher position.
    • She upraised her arms to signal for help.
    • The workers upraise the heavy beam with a crane.
    • The crowd upraised their banners during the parade.
  2. To elevate in rank, status, or esteem; to exalt.
    • His speech upraised the spirits of everyone in the room.
    • The community upraised her as a hero after the rescue.
    • They upraised the simple ceremony into a grand celebration.
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