Upraise

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. To lift something higher or move it upward ; to express approval or admiration for someone or something
2. To elevate by physically raising or moving up ; to commend or honor by raising in rank or esteem
3. To move upward by lifting or raising ; to extol or boost someone's reputation or position

Etymology: "Upraise" is a plain compound: the prefix "up-" joined to the verb "raise." The prefix traces back through Old English "up," itself descended from Proto-Germanic and ultimately Proto-Indo-European roots meaning "up" or "over," so the word's two halves carry the same sense of upward motion. "Raise" is the more familiar partner, and the combination simply doubles down on the idea of lifting something higher. Because the parts are so transparent, the word adds little beyond what "raise" already means. Its value is mainly emphasis: "upraise" tends to suggest a deliberate, visible lifting, as with a hand or a banner held high, rather than the more general "raise" used for prices, children, or questions.

Synonyms: elevate, raise, lift, hoist, boost

Antonyms: lower, diminish, reduce, decrease, drop