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raise to the purple

idiom
Meaning

To be elevated to a very high rank.


Examples
SIMPLE

The king decided to raise his loyal advisor to the purple.

CONTEXTUAL

After years of dedicated service to the empire, the general was finally raised to the purple.

COMPLEX

Following the sudden death of the emperor, the senate debated which noble candidate should be raised to the purple to lead the nation.

Anchors to
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  1. 01

    raise Cain

    Synonym of raise hell.

  2. 02

    raise eyebrows

    To cause surprise.

  3. 03

    raise hell

    To cause a considerable disturbance.

  4. 04

    raise one's eyebrows

    Of a person, to be surprised.

  5. 05

    raise one's voice

    To speak loudly, especially in anger.

  6. 06

    raise someone's hackles

    To annoy or anger someone.

  7. 07

    raise someone's shag

    To anger or annoy someone.

  8. 08

    raise someone's spirits

    To make someone feel in a better mood

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