Definition

To raise or excite something in an unreasonable or improper way.

Example

The teacher was concerned that the new policy might misraise expectations among the students.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about that new movie everyone's talking about?

Yeah, it seems like the hype might misraise expectations for it.

I hope it doesn't end up disappointing everyone.

Same here, I really want it to be good!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Misraise → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly or badly) and "raise" (from Old English "raesan", meaning to lift or elevate). The word "misraise" means to lift or elevate something in a wrong or improper manner.

Memory Tip

Think of doing something 'wrongly' ('mis-') when you 'lift' or 'elevate' ('raise') something — that's what misraise means.

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