رقى

Verb

 * 1) to protect (especially from demons, disease, or the evil eye) by ritualistic practices and supernatural influences (especially by the Qur'an or a like hallowed object believed to possess protective powers), to charm
 * 2) to heal by inducing supernatural influences (especially by using holy objects)
 * 3) to flatter, to blandish, to cajole, to praise insincerely, to sweet-talk, to humor

Verb

 * 1) to raise, to elevate
 * 2) to promote, to give a higher position to