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Definitions of raise:

  • noun:   increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)
    Example: "I'll see your raise and double it"
  • noun:   the amount a salary is increased
    Example: "He got a 3% raise"
  • noun:   the act of raising something
    Example: "Fireman learn several different raises for getting ladders up"
  • noun:   an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
  • verb:   collect funds for a specific purpose
    Example: "The President raised several million dollars for his college"
  • verb:   invigorate or heighten
  • verb:   bring (a surface, a design, etc.) into relief and cause to project
    Example: "Raised edges"
  • verb:   multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3
  • verb:   establish radio communications with
    Example: "They managed to raise Hanoi last night"
  • verb:   activate or stir up
    Example: "Raise a mutiny"
  • verb:   cause to be heard or known; express or utter
    Example: "Raise a shout"
  • verb:   pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth
    Example: "Raise your `o'"
  • verb:   put forward for consideration or discussion
    Example: "Raise the question of promotions"
  • verb:   bet more than the previous player
  • verb:   in bridge: bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level
  • verb:   raise the level or amount of something
    Example: "Raise my salary"
  • verb:   evoke or call forth, with or as if by magic
    Example: "Raise the specter of unemployment"
  • verb:   construct, build, or erect
    Example: "Raise a barn"
  • verb:   create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise
    Example: "Raise hell"
  • verb:   raise from a lower to a higher position
    Example: "Raise your hands"
  • verb:   cause to puff up with a leaven
  • verb:   bring up
    Example: "Raise a family"
  • verb:   put an end to
    Example: "Raise a siege"
  • verb:   raise in rank or condition
  • verb:   cause to become alive again
    Example: "Raise from the dead"
  • verb:   cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques
    Example: "We raise hogs here"
  • verb:   move upwards
  • verb:   increase
  • verb:   cause to assemble or enlist in the military
    Example: "Raise an army"
  • verb:   give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
  • verb:   call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
    Example: "Raise a smile"




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Workers who need a raise that employers can't afford should consider perks instead (The Tennessean)
Workers who need a raise that employers can't afford should consider perks instead (The Tennessean)
Northridge students raise $6K for center (Deseret Morning News)
Northridge students raise $6K for center (Deseret Morning News)
Voters heard; raise vetoed (News Banner)
Voters heard; raise vetoed (News Banner)
Planning chief's pay raise may face city council debate (Press & Sun-Bulletin)
Planning chief's pay raise may face city council debate (Press & Sun-Bulletin)
Hail raise veto (The Daily Iberian)
Hail raise veto (The Daily Iberian)
Nonprofits can learn how to raise funds at two seminars (Wichita Falls Times Record News)
Nonprofits can learn how to raise funds at two seminars (Wichita Falls Times Record News)