Fall short and Raise

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Fall short

Fall short verb - Fail to meet (expectations or standards).
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Raise is an antonym for fall short in topics: diminish, become smaller.

Raise

Raise verb - To move from a lower to a higher place or position.
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Fall short is an antonym for raise.
Nearby Words: raised, raising
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