RAISE

/ɹeɪz/ ► audio Scrabble 5 Words With Friends 5

Definition

  1. noun the amount a salary is increased. — synonyms: rise, wage_hike, hike, wage_increase, salary_increase
  2. noun an upward slope or grade (as in a road). — synonyms: ascent, acclivity, rise, climb, upgrade
  3. noun increasing the size of a bet (as in poker).
  4. noun the act of raising something. — synonyms: lift, heave
  5. verb raise the level or amount of something.
  6. verb raise from a lower to a higher position. — synonyms: lift, elevate, get_up, bring_up
  7. verb cause to be heard or known.
  8. verb collect funds for a specific purpose.
  9. verb cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques. — synonyms: grow, farm, produce
  10. verb look after a child until it is an adult. — synonyms: rear, bring_up, nurture, parent
  11. verb summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic. — synonyms: conjure, conjure_up, invoke, evoke, stir, call_down, arouse, bring_up
  12. verb move upwards. — synonyms: lift
  13. verb construct, build, or erect. — synonyms: erect, rear, set_up, put_up
  14. verb call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses). — synonyms: arouse, elicit, enkindle, kindle, evoke, fire, provoke
  15. verb create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise.
  16. verb raise in rank or condition. — synonyms: lift, elevate
  17. verb increase. — synonyms: enhance, heighten
  18. verb give a promotion to or assign to a higher position. — synonyms: promote, upgrade, advance, kick_upstairs, elevate
  19. verb cause to puff up with a leaven. — synonyms: leaven, prove
  20. verb bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level.
  21. verb bet more than the previous player.
  22. verb cause to assemble or enlist in the military. — synonyms: recruit, levy
  23. verb put forward for consideration or discussion. — synonyms: bring_up
  24. verb pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth.
  25. verb activate or stir up.
  26. verb establish radio communications with.
  27. verb multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3.
  28. verb bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project.
  29. verb invigorate or heighten. — synonyms: lift
  30. verb put an end to. — synonyms: lift
  31. verb cause to become alive again. — synonyms: resurrect, upraise

Examples

  • “The boss gave me a raise.”
  • “to raise your hand if you want to say something; to raise your walking stick to defend yourself”
  • “We need to raise the motivation level in the company.”

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