raises
Synonyms
Phrases with the word
Examples
Virtues are formed by prayer. Prayer preserves temperance. Prayer suppresses anger. Prayer prevents emotions of pride and envy. Prayer draws into the soul the Holy Spirit, and raises man to Heaven.
When grace comes, all the schemes of the evil one cease, for it abolishes them. It comes like a gentle breeze, like a subtle, fragrant zephyr which deadens the flesh and then raises the soul. It enlightens our nous. And in the end, when it comes, grace itself teaches a person.
Knowledge is that which, next to virtue, truly raises one person above another.
A blind man's stroke, which raises a dust from beneath water.
When a man raises his voice at home, know that he started lowering if elsewhere.
Overwhelming courtesy raises concern that you may be being deceitful.