verb
1. cause to load (an operating system) and start the initial processes
e.g. boot your computer
Synonym: bootreboot
2. make reference to
e.g. His name was mentioned in connection with the invention
Synonym: mentionadvertcitenamerefer
3. put forward for consideration or discussion
e.g. raise the question of promotions
bring up an unpleasant topic
Synonym: raise
4. summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
e.g. raise the specter of unemployment
he conjured wild birds in the air
call down the spirits from the mountain
Synonym: raiseconjureconjure upinvokeevokestircall downarouseput forwardcall forth
5. cause to come to a sudden stop
e.g. The noise brought her up in shock
6. raise from a lower to a higher position
e.g. Raise your hands
Lift a load
Synonym: raiseliftelevateget up
7. promote from a lower position or rank
e.g. This player was brought up to the major league
8. bring up
e.g. raise a family
bring up children
Synonym: rearraisenurtureparent