English Explanatory Dictionary

raise one's hand

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see raise, hand.
  2. To use the gesture (either literally or figuratively) in order:
  3. To volunteer.
  4. To vote; to indicate agreement or approval.
  5. To ask a question or make a request.
  6. To assault physically, notionally with the hand or fist.

Pronunciation

En-au-raise one's hand.ogg

Word forms

raise one's hand raises one's hand raising one's hand raised one's hand

Related words

raise a hand show of hands put one's hand up
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