German-English translations for anheben

raise
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We have to raise this target and we will raise it, but only when the circumstances are right. Wir müssen dieses Ziel anheben, und wir werden es anheben, aber erst wenn die Umstände richtig sind. Empirical research shows that international cartels raise prices by over 20%. Empirische Untersuchungen zeigen, dass internationale Kartelle ihre Preise um mehr als 20 % anheben. Five years ago, we said we would raise research spending to 3% of GDP by 2010. Vor fünf Jahren haben wir gesagt, wir würden die Forschungsausgaben bis 2010 auf 3 % des BIP anheben.
begin
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A state can raise its taxes only up to a certain level before the money begins to go abroad and the revenues dwindle. Ein Staat kann seine Steuern nur auf ein bestimmtes Niveau anheben, bevor das Geld ins Ausland fließt und die Einnahmen schwinden. I began playing the piano at the age of five. Now that everyone is here, we should begin the presentationThe program begins at 9 oclock on the dot. I rushed to get to class on time, but the lesson had already begun

elevateThe doctor told me elevating my legs would help reduce the swellingA talented chef can elevate everyday ingredients into gourmet delightsSome drugs have the side effect of elevating your blood sugar level
elevationthe elevation of grain; elevation to a throne; elevation to sainthood; elevation of mind, thoughts, or characterA hill is an elevation of the ground.the elevation of the pole, or of a star
lift
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But lifting the bans on night driving and weekend driving and increasing the maximum permissible weight are unsuitable measures which, in the interests of the people of Europe, we must reject. Aber das Aufheben von Nachtfahrverboten, von Wochenendfahrverboten, das Anheben der Gewichtsgrenze, das sind untaugliche Mittel, die wir im Interesse der Bürger zurückweisen müssen. The fog eventually lifted, leaving the streets clear.You never lift a finger to help me!
weigh
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He weighed out two kilos of oranges for a client.You have been weighed in the balance and found wanting.I weigh ten and a half stone.