Raise
/ɹeɪz/
The meaning and definition of Raise, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
verb
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(physical) To cause to rise; to lift or elevate.
“to raise your hand if you want to say something; to raise your walking stick to defend yourself”
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To create, increase or develop.
“We need to raise the motivation level in the company.”
noun
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An increase in wages or salary; a rise (UK).
“The boss gave me a raise.”
- A shoulder exercise in which the arms are elevated against resistance.
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Synonyms
lift
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