upraise

upraise
upraiser, n.
/up rayz"/, v.t., upraised, upraising.
1. to raise up; lift or elevate.
2. to raise from a depressed or dejected humor; cheer.
[1250-1300; ME upreisen. See UP-, RAISE]

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