What does raise mean in English? Meaning of raise definition and abbreviation with examples.
Meaning of "raise": the amount a salary is increased
Noun
Meaning: the amount a salary is increasedExample: he got a 3% raise
he got a wage hikeSynonyms: hike
raise
rise
salary increase
wage hike
wage increaseHypernyms: increase
incrementMeaning of "raise": raise the level or amount of something
Verb
Meaning: raise the level or amount of somethingExample: raise my salary
raise the price of breadSynonyms: raiseHyponyms: bump upHypernyms: increaseMeaning of "raise": an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
Noun
Meaning: an upward slope or grade (as in a road)Example: the car couldn't make it up the riseSynonyms: acclivity
ascent
climb
raise
rise
upgradeHyponyms: uphillHypernyms: incline
side
slopeAntonyms: declension
declination
decline
declivity
descent
downslope
fallMeaning of "raise": raise from a lower to a higher position
Verb
Meaning: raise from a lower to a higher positionExample: Raise your hands
Lift a loadSynonyms: bring up
elevate
get up
lift
raiseHyponyms: boost
chin
chin up
erect
gather up
get up
heighten
hike
hike up
hoist
jack
jack up
kick up
leaven
levitate
lift
lift up
pick up
pinnacle
prove
pump
raise
rear
run up
shoulder
skid
trice
trice up
underlay
windHypernyms: displace
moveAntonyms: bring down
get down
let down
lower
take downAlso see: gather up
lift up
pick upMeaning of "raise": increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)
Noun
Meaning: increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)Example: I'll see your raise and double itSynonyms: raiseHyponyms: double
doublingHypernyms: gambleMeaning of "raise": cause to be heard or known; express or utter
Verb
Meaning: cause to be heard or known; express or utterExample: raise a shout
raise a protest
raise a sad crySynonyms: raiseHyponyms: bring forward
call upHypernyms: express
give tongue to
utter
verbalise
verbalizeMeaning of "raise": the act of raising something
Noun
Meaning: the act of raising somethingExample: he responded with a lift of his eyebrow
fireman learn several different raises for getting ladders upSynonyms: heave
lift
raiseHypernyms: actuation
propulsionMeaning of "raise": collect funds for a specific purpose
Verb
Meaning: collect funds for a specific purposeExample: The President raised several million dollars for his collegeSynonyms: raiseHyponyms: fund raise
fund-raise
fundraiseHypernyms: collect
take inMeaning of "raise": cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques
Verb
Meaning: cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniquesExample: The Bordeaux region produces great red wines
They produce good ham in Parma
We grow wheat here
We raise hogs hereSynonyms: farm
grow
produce
raiseHyponyms: carry
keep
overproduceHypernyms: cultivateMeaning of "raise": bring up
Verb
Meaning: bring upExample: raise a family
bring up childrenSynonyms: bring up
nurture
parent
raise
rearHyponyms: cradle
fledge
fosterMeaning of "raise": summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
Verb
Meaning: summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magicExample: raise the specter of unemployment
he conjured wild birds in the air
call down the spirits from the mountainSynonyms: arouse
bring up
call down
call forth
conjure
conjure up
evoke
invoke
put forward
raise
stirHyponyms: anathemise
anathemize
bedamn
beshrew
bless
curse
damn
imprecate
maledictHypernyms: create
makeMeaning of "raise": move upwards
Verb
Meaning: move upwardsExample: lift one's eyesSynonyms: lift
raiseHypernyms: displace
moveMeaning of "raise": construct, build, or erect
Verb
Meaning: construct, build, or erectExample: Raise a barnSynonyms: erect
put up
raise
rear
set upHypernyms: build
construct
makeAntonyms: dismantle
level
pull down
rase
raze
take down
tear downMeaning of "raise": call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Verb
Meaning: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)Example: arouse pity
raise a smile
evoke sympathySynonyms: arouse
elicit
enkindle
evoke
fire
kindle
provoke
raiseHyponyms: anger
ask for
bruise
discomfit
discompose
disconcert
draw
excite
fire up
heat
hurt
ignite
infatuate
inflame
injure
interest
invite
offend
overcome
overpower
overtake
overwhelm
prick
rekindle
shake
shake up
shame
spite
stimulate
stir
stir up
strike a chord
sweep over
touch a chord
untune
upset
wake
whelm
woundHypernyms: create
makeMeaning of "raise": create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise
Verb
Meaning: create a disturbance, especially by making a great noiseExample: raise hell
raise the roof
raise CainSynonyms: raiseHypernyms: create
makeMeaning of "raise": raise in rank or condition
Verb
Meaning: raise in rank or conditionExample: The new law lifted many people from povertySynonyms: elevate
lift
raiseHyponyms: dignify
exaltHypernyms: alter
change
modifyMeaning of "raise": increase
Verb
Meaning: increaseExample: This will enhance your enjoyment
heighten the tensionSynonyms: enhance
heighten
raiseHyponyms: potentiateHypernyms: compound
deepen
heighten
intensifyMeaning of "raise": give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
Verb
Meaning: give a promotion to or assign to a higher positionExample: John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired
Women tend not to advance in the major law firms
I got promoted after many years of hard workSynonyms: advance
elevate
kick upstairs
promote
raise
upgradeHyponyms: brevet
bring up
ennoble
entitle
favor
favour
gentle
prefer
spot promote
tenureHypernyms: assign
delegate
depute
designateAntonyms: break
bump
demote
kick downstairs
relegateMeaning of "raise": cause to puff up with a leaven
Verb
Meaning: cause to puff up with a leavenExample: unleavened breadSynonyms: leaven
prove
raiseHypernyms: bring up
elevate
get up
lift
raiseMeaning of "raise": bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level
Verb
Meaning: bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher levelSynonyms: raiseHypernyms: bid
callMeaning of "raise": bet more than the previous player
Verb
Meaning: bet more than the previous playerSynonyms: raiseHypernyms: bet
play
wagerMeaning of "raise": cause to assemble or enlist in the military
Verb
Meaning: cause to assemble or enlist in the militaryExample: raise an army
recruit new soldiersSynonyms: levy
raise
recruitHypernyms: draft
enlist
muster inMeaning of "raise": put forward for consideration or discussion
Verb
Meaning: put forward for consideration or discussionExample: raise the question of promotions
bring up an unpleasant topicSynonyms: bring up
raiseHypernyms: advert
bring up
cite
mention
name
referMeaning of "raise": pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth
Verb
Meaning: pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouthExample: raise your `o'Synonyms: raiseHypernyms: articulate
enounce
enunciate
pronounce
say
sound outMeaning of "raise": activate or stir up
Verb
Meaning: activate or stir upExample: raise a mutinySynonyms: raiseHypernyms: incite
instigate
set off
stir upMeaning of "raise": establish radio communications with
Verb
Meaning: establish radio communications withExample: They managed to raise Hanoi last nightSynonyms: raiseHypernyms: contact
get hold of
get through
reachMeaning of "raise": multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3
Verb
Meaning: multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3Synonyms: raiseHypernyms: multiplyMeaning of "raise": bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project
Verb
Meaning: bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to projectExample: raised edgesSynonyms: raiseHypernyms: bring out
set offMeaning of "raise": invigorate or heighten
Verb
Meaning: invigorate or heightenExample: lift my spirits
lift his egoSynonyms: lift
raiseHypernyms: ameliorate
amend
better
improve
meliorateMeaning of "raise": put an end to
Verb
Meaning: put an end toExample: lift a ban
raise a siegeSynonyms: lift
raiseHypernyms: end
terminateMeaning of "raise": cause to become alive again
Verb
Meaning: cause to become alive againExample: raise from the dead
Slavery is already dead, and cannot be resurrected
Upraising ghostsSynonyms: raise
resurrect
upraiseHypernyms: resuscitate
reviveSynonyms:
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Antonyms:
decrease, withdrawal, shrinkage, reduction, decline, fall, deduction, drop, demote, destroy, condemn, denounce, decrease, raze, demolish, lessen, ignore, repress, suppress, hurt, drop, fall, lower, depress, diminish, reduce, conclude, finish, stop, abandon, neglect, dissuade, weaken, decrease, undermine, condemn, disgrace, humiliate, shame, scatter, disperse, soothe, lessen, play down, abridge, compress, condense, curtail, denounce, demolish, destroy, raze, ignore, repress, suppress, lose, discourage, hurt, divide, separate, diminish, lower, reduce, shrink, contract, halt, stop, drop, depress, conclude, finish, abandon, neglect, deter, deaden, dissuade, calm, lull, quiet, repress, prevent, demolish, destroy, raze, decrease, lessen, ignore, suppress, halt, stop, discourage, bore, drop, lower, depress, diminish, reduce, conclude, finish, abandon, neglect, decrease, lessen, destroy, ignore, harvest, reap, demolish, raze, repress, suppress, halt, stop, neglect, drop, lower, depress, diminish, reduce, conclude, finish, abandon,