What is the Spanish word for "raise"?

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English

raise

Spanish

levantar

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Alternative translations of "raise"

aumentar
recaudar
criar
elevar

Examples of how to use "raise" in Spanish

English
Please raise your hand to ask a question.
Spanish
Por favor, levanta la mano para hacer una pregunta.
English
I raise my hand in class.
Spanish
Levanto la mano en clase.
English
She raised the flag this morning.
Spanish
Ella levantó la bandera esta mañana.
English
They are raising funds for charity.
Spanish
Están recaudando fondos para la caridad.
English
He has raised chickens before.
Spanish
Él ha criado pollos antes.

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