upraise | Definition of upraise

Synonyms and Antonyms of upraise

1 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

Synonyms of upraise

boost, crane, elevate, heave, heft, heighten, hike, hoist, jack (up), lift, perk (up), pick up, raise, take up, up, uphold, uplift

Words Related to upraise

ascend, mount, rise

Near Antonyms of upraise

descend, dip, fall, pitch, plunge, slip

bear, depress, press, push

Antonyms of upraise

2 to fix in an upright position

archaeologists are still not sure how the mysterious statues on Easter Island were upraised

Synonyms of upraise

erect, pitch, put up, raise, rear, set up, upend

Words Related to upraise

brace, buttress, prop (up), shore (up), support

boost, crane, elevate, heave, heft, heighten, hike, hoist, jack (up), lift, perk (up), pick up, up, uphold, uplift

Near Antonyms of upraise

demolish, flatten, knock down, level, raze, tear down