Magpataas (en. To raise)

mɑg-pɑ-tɑ-ɑs

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To perform an action to elevate something.

Let's raise our hands when we have a question.

Magpataas tayo ng kamay kapag may tanong.

To promote a level or rank of something.

We need to raise the standards in our company.

Kailangan nating magpataas ng mga pamantayan sa ating kumpanya.

To take steps to improve a situation.

Let's start raising the quality of our product.

Magsimula tayong magpataas ng kalidad ng ating produkto.

Derived from the root 'taas' meaning to lift or raise.

raise hands

Lifting hands as a sign of answering or questioning.

magpataas ng kamay

raise voice

Adjusting one's voice to a higher tone as a sign of anger or speaking louder.

magpataas ng boses

upward

Contrary to below or at a lower level.

pataas

raise

The act or process of elevating anything.

itaas

To elevate the level of a game or skill.

You really need to level up to win in this tournament.

Kailangan mo talagang magpataas para manalo sa tournament na 'to.

To raise prices, usually on products.

They always raise prices, even without a reason.

Lagi na lang magpataas ng presyo 'yan, kahit walang rason.

To boost pride or reputation.

So many people are bragging about him, seems like he really boosted his credit.

Ang daming nagmamalaki sa kanya, mukhang sobrang nagpagpataas siya ng credit.

To elevate emotions, usually in the context of entertainment.

He’s at it again with the drama, he really raised the emotions with those calls.

Nagsimula na naman siya ng mga drama, nagpagpataas na naman ng emosyon 'yung mga tawag niya sa akin.