Magpataas (en. To raise)

mɑg-pɑ-tɑ-ɑs

Synonyms

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.