raise

Meanings

• Verb

  To lift or move to a higher position or level.

  - "He raised his hand to ask a question."
  - "They raised the flag to signal victory."

• Verb

  To increase the amount of something.

  - "The company raised its prices due to increased costs."
  - "She was promoted and her salary was raised."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹeɪz/
   
   
   
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2. /ɹeɪz/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

lift

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with raise
maze , aze , daze , haze

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Variants

List of all variants of raise that leads to same result
raise , raise Cain , raise eyebrows , raise hell , raise the bar , raised , raised Cain , raised eyebrows , raised hell , raised the bar , raiser , raisers , raises , raises Cain , raises eyebrows , raises hell , raises the bar , raising , raising Cain , raising eyebrows , raising hell , raising the bar , raise a family , raise a fuss , raise a ruckus , raise a stink , raise her voice , raise his voice , raise one's voice , raise their voice , raise some hackles , raise the ante , raise the possibility

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Forms

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raised, raising, raises, raisedly

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Etymology

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Old English reosan, from reogan, to rise, lift, come up.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'raise' is related to the word 'reign', which comes from the Old French word 'reigne', meaning 'rule'.

2. In the game of poker, a 'raise' is when a player increases the bet after someone else has made a bet.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fundraising: The practice of collecting money for a charitable cause or organization.

2. Promotion: The action of improving or enhancing the status or position of someone or something.

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Culture

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In literature, 'raise' is often used in the context of raising funds or awareness for a cause. In art, it can refer to the technique of raising colors or tones in a painting. In music, a 'raise' can refer to a musical phrase or section that builds in intensity.

How to Memorize "raise"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize lifting an object, such as a heavy box, or raising your hand to answer a question.
   - Imagine a graph that is rising, indicating an increase in value.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'raise' with lifting or increasing.
   - Think of the word 'lift' or 'boost' when you see 'raise'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Raise your hand' to remember the meaning of 'raise' as a verb meaning to lift or signal.
   - Use the phrase 'Raise the stakes' to remember the meaning of 'raise' as a verb meaning to increase.

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