RAISE

RAI ·SE 1 syllable

B1 · Intermediate 📏 5 letters 🎲 Scrabble 5 ✅ valid word

Useful in everyday and work contexts.

noun
  1. the amount a salary is increased
  2. an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
  3. increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)
  4. the act of raising something

💬 Examples

  • "he got a 3% raise"
  • "he got a wage hike"
  • "the car couldn't make it up the rise"
  • "I'll see your raise and double it"

🔗 Similar words

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verb
  1. raise the level or amount of something
  2. raise from a lower to a higher position
  3. cause to be heard or known
  4. collect funds for a specific purpose

💬 Examples

  • "raise my salary"
  • "raise the price of bread"
  • "Raise your hands"
  • "Lift a load"

🔗 Similar words

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