RAISE as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • the act of raising something
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • he responded with a lift of his eyebrow
    • fireman learn several different raises for getting ladders up
    Hypernyms(s) raise is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)
    Usage Example(s)
    • I”ll see your raise and double it
    Hypernyms(s) raise is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • the amount a salary is increased
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • he got a 3% raise
    • he got a wage hike
    Hypernyms(s) raise is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • the car couldn”t make it up the rise
    Hypernyms(s) raise is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Antonym(s) Hyponym(s) Derived(s)

RAISE as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • cause to become alive again
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • raise from the dead
    • Slavery is already dead, and cannot be resurrected
    • Upraising ghosts
    Hypernyms(s) raise is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • raise the level or amount of something
    Usage Example(s)
    • raise my salary
    • raise the price of bread
    Hypernyms(s) raise is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • increase
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • This will enhance your enjoyment
    • heighten the tension
    Hypernyms(s) raise is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  4. Meaning
    • put an end to
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • lift a ban
    • raise a siege
    Hypernyms(s) raise is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  5. Meaning
    • raise in rank or condition
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The new law lifted many people from poverty
    Hypernyms(s) raise is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  6. Meaning
    • invigorate or heighten
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • lift my spirits
    • lift his ego
    Hypernyms(s) raise is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  7. Meaning
    • bring (a surface, a design, etc.) into relief and cause to project
    Usage Example(s)
    • raised edges
    Hypernyms(s) raise is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  8. Meaning
    • multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3
    Hypernyms(s) raise is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  9. Meaning
    • establish radio communications with
    Usage Example(s)
    • They managed to raise Hanoi last night
    Hypernyms(s) raise is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  10. Meaning
    • activate or stir up
    Usage Example(s)
    • raise a mutiny
    Hypernyms(s) raise is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  11. Meaning
    • cause to be heard or known
    • express or utter
    Usage Example(s)
    • raise a shout
    • raise a protest
    • raise a sad cry
    Hypernyms(s) raise is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  12. Meaning
    • pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth
    Usage Example(s)
    • raise your `o”
    Hypernyms(s) raise is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  13. Meaning
    • put forward for consideration or discussion
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • raise the question of promotions
    • bring up an unpleasant topic
    Hypernyms(s) raise is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  14. Meaning
    • cause to assemble or enlist in the military
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • raise an army
    • recruit new soldiers
    Hypernyms(s) raise is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  15. Meaning
    • bet more than the previous player
    Hypernyms(s) raise is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  16. Meaning
    • in bridge: bid (one’’s partner’’s suit) at a higher level
    Hypernyms(s) raise is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  17. Meaning
    • evoke or call forth, with or as if by magic
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • raise the specter of unemployment
    • he conjured wild birds in the air
    • stir a disturbance
    • call down the spirits from the mountain
    Hypernyms(s) raise is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  18. Meaning
    • construct, build, or erect
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • Raise a barn
    Hypernyms(s) raise is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Antonym(s) Derived(s)
  19. Meaning
    • cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The Bordeaux region produces great red wines
    • They produce good ham in Parma
    • We grow wheat here
    • We raise hogs here
    Hypernyms(s) raise is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  20. Meaning
    • create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise
    Usage Example(s)
    • raise hell
    • raise the roof
    • raise Cain
    Hypernyms(s) raise is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  21. Meaning
    • call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • arouse pity
    • raise a smile
    • evoke sympathy
    Hypernyms(s) raise is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  22. Meaning
    • move upwards
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • lift one’’s eyes
    Hypernyms(s) raise is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Cause(s) Derived(s)
  23. Meaning
    • raise from a lower to a higher position
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • Raise your hands
    • Lift a load
    Hypernyms(s) raise is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Antonym(s) Hyponym(s) See Also Cause(s) Derived(s)
  24. Meaning
    • cause to puff up with a leaven
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • unleavened bread
    Hypernyms(s) raise is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Cause(s) Derived(s)
  25. Meaning
    • collect funds for a specific purpose
    Usage Example(s)
    • The President raised several million dollars for his college
    Hypernyms(s) raise is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  26. Meaning
    • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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 work
    Hypernyms(s) raise is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Antonym(s) Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  27. Meaning
    • bring up
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • raise a family
    • bring up children
    Hyponym(s) Cause(s) Derived(s)