raise
/ɹeɪz/noun, verb1 syllable
Raise means: summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic.
Synonyms for raise62
noun, as in the act of raising something
verb, as in summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
verb, as in call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
verb, as in give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
verb, as in cause to become alive again
verb, as in cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques
verb, as in increase the level of
verb, as in cause to puff up with a leaven
verb, as in move upwards
verb, as in put forward for consideration or discussion
verb, as in invigorate or heighten
verb, as in put an end to
also used for raise
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Opposites of raise
What does raise mean?32
verb
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic“raise the specter of unemployment”
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)“arouse pity”
give a promotion to or assign to a higher position“John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired”
cause to become alive again“raise from the dead”
register formally as a participant or member“The party recruited many new members”
raise from a lower to a higher position“Raise your hands”
look after a child until it is an adult“raise a family”
construct, build, or erect“Raise a barn”
cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques“The Bordeaux region produces great red wines”
raise in rank or condition“The new law lifted many people from poverty”
increase the level of“This will enhance your enjoyment”
cause to puff up with a leaven“unleavened bread”
cause to assemble or enlist in military“raise an army”
move upwards“lift one's eyes”
put forward for consideration or discussion“raise the question of promotions”
invigorate or heighten“lift my spirits”
put an end to“lift a ban”
raise the level or amount of something“raise my salary”
cause to be heard or known; express or utter“raise a shout”
collect funds for a specific purpose“The President raised several million dollars for his college”
create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise“raise hell”
bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level
bet more than the previous player
pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth“raise your ‘o’”
activate or stir up“raise a mutiny”
establish radio communications with“They managed to raise Hanoi last night”
multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3
bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project“raised edges”
noun
the amount a salary is increased“he got a 3% raise”
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)“the car couldn't make it up the rise”
the act of raising something“he responded with a lift of his eyebrow”
increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)“I'll see your raise and double it”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with raise?39
one syllable
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Raise in a sentence
- We will be able to raise cows and sheep, too.CC
- God provides the wind, but man must raise the sails.Scott
- Apparently, we'll be getting a raise within two months.CK
- If you have a thought, please raise your hand.Aharlekyn
- If you want a sandwich, raise your hand.CK
- If you want to speak, raise your hand._undertoad
- If you have a question, please raise your hand.CK
- Raise a loud voice, then all goes wrong.unknown
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Forms of raise
as a noun
- plural
- raises
as a verb
- past tense
- raised
- present participle
- raising
- third-person singular
- raises
- past participle
- raised