NichiDict

挙げる

N3
あげる
[ageru]
Illustration for 挙げる

Meanings

1.IchidanTransitive

to give (an example); to list; to enumerate; to show; to display; to cite

2.IchidanTransitive

to summon up (e.g. all of one's energy); to gather

3.IchidanTransitive

to arrest (a criminal); to capture; to seize; to apprehend

4.IchidanTransitive

to nominate (e.g. for a position); to recommend; to propose (something)

5.IchidanTransitive

to hold (an event, ceremony, etc.); to conduct (a wedding)

6.IchidanTransitive

to raise (an army); to take up arms (against something); to rise up

7.IchidanTransitive

to make known; to inform; to spread word; to win fame

8.IchidanTransitive

to raise; to elevate

9.IchidanTransitive

to make (a loud sound); to raise (one's voice)

10.IchidanTransitive

to earn (something desirable); to achieve (e.g. a good result); to obtain

Examples

例を挙げて分かりやすく説明しましょう。

Let me explain by giving an example.

彼らは盛大に結婚式を挙げた

They held a grand wedding ceremony.

手を挙げて質問してください。

Please raise your hand to ask a question.