Imperfective: повышать (povȳshát')
Perfective: повысить (povýsit')
English Meaning: 1. to boost, to lift, to raise, to heighten 2. to promote (on a job)

Word Forms: повысила (povýsila), повысили (povýsili), повысят (povýsyat), повышена (povýshena)

Example Sentences:

С тех пор, как фирма повысила цены, оборот критически упал.
s tekh por kak fírma povýsila tsený, oborót kritícheski upal.
Since the firm increased prices, the turnover dropped drastically.
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Скоро мне повысят зарплату.
skóro mne povýsyat zarplátu.
Soon I'll get a raise.
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Некоторые антидепрессанты могут повышать риск агрессивного поведения.
nékotorȳe antidepressántȳ mógut povȳshát' risk agressívnogo povedéniya.
Some antidepressants may increase the risk of violent behaviour.
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