RAISES
(noun, verb)Definitions
How to pronounce raises:
Raises - as a noun
The amount a salary is increased
Example: "He got a 3% raise"
An upward slope or grade (as in a road)
Example: "The car couldn't make it up the rise"
Increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)
Example: "I'll see your raise and double it"
Raises - as a verb
Raise the level or amount of something
Example: "Raise my salary"
Raise from a lower to a higher position
Example: "Raise your hands"
Cause to be heard or known; express or utter
Example: "Raise a shout"
Collect funds for a specific purpose
Example: "The president raised several million dollars for his college"
Cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques
Example: "The bordeaux region produces great red wines"
Look after a child until it is an adult
Example: "Raise a family"
Summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
Example: "Raise the specter of unemployment"
Construct, build, or erect
Example: "Raise a barn"
Call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Example: "Arouse pity"
Create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise
Example: "Raise hell"
Raise in rank or condition
Example: "The new law lifted many people from poverty"
Increase the level of
Example: "This will enhance your enjoyment"
Give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
Example: "John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired"
Bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level
Bet more than the previous player
Cause to assemble or enlist in military
Example: "Raise an army"
Put forward for consideration or discussion
Example: "Raise the question of promotions"
Pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth
Example: "Raise your `o'"
Activate or stir up
Example: "Raise a mutiny"
Establish radio communications with
Example: "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
Example: "Raised edges"
Cause to become alive again
Example: "Raise from the dead"
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Word Game Points
RAISES has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
RAISES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
RAISES has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.