RAISE
Scrabble letter values: R1A1I1S1E1 = 5
Definition
- noun the amount a salary is increased. — synonyms: rise, wage_hike, hike, wage_increase, salary_increase
- noun an upward slope or grade (as in a road). — synonyms: ascent, acclivity, rise, climb, upgrade
- noun increasing the size of a bet (as in poker).
- noun the act of raising something. — synonyms: lift, heave
- verb raise the level or amount of something.
- verb raise from a lower to a higher position. — synonyms: lift, elevate, get_up, bring_up
- verb cause to be heard or known.
- verb collect funds for a specific purpose.
- verb cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques. — synonyms: grow, farm, produce
- verb look after a child until it is an adult. — synonyms: rear, bring_up, nurture, parent
- 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
- verb move upwards. — synonyms: lift
- verb construct, build, or erect. — synonyms: erect, rear, set_up, put_up
- verb call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses). — synonyms: arouse, elicit, enkindle, kindle, evoke, fire, provoke
- verb create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise.
- verb raise in rank or condition. — synonyms: lift, elevate
- verb increase. — synonyms: enhance, heighten
- verb give a promotion to or assign to a higher position. — synonyms: promote, upgrade, advance, kick_upstairs, elevate
- verb cause to puff up with a leaven. — synonyms: leaven, prove
- verb bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level.
- verb bet more than the previous player.
- verb cause to assemble or enlist in the military. — synonyms: recruit, levy
- verb put forward for consideration or discussion. — synonyms: bring_up
- verb pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth.
- verb activate or stir up.
- verb establish radio communications with.
- verb multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3.
- verb bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project.
- verb invigorate or heighten. — synonyms: lift
- verb put an end to. — synonyms: lift
- verb cause to become alive again. — synonyms: resurrect, upraise
Examples
- “he got a 3% raise”
- “he got a wage hike”
- “the car couldn't make it up the rise”