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What is a homonym for the word raise?

The most common homonym for "raise" is "rays", which refers to beams of light.

Here are some examples of how they are used:

* Raise: "She raised her hand to ask a question."

* Rays: "The sun's rays warmed our faces."

However, depending on the context, "raise" can also be a homonym for "raze", which means to destroy completely.

For example:

* Raise: "We need to raise funds for the new library."

* Raze: "The old building was razed to make way for a new one."

It's important to consider the context of the sentence to determine which homonym is appropriate.

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