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raise
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- pronunciation:
- reIz
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
raises, raising, raised |
| definition 1: |
to move to a higher position.
I raised my hand.
- synonyms:
- lift
- antonyms:
- lower
- similar words:
- hike, pick up
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| definition 2: |
to cause or help to grow.
My parents raised four children.The farmers raise beans and corn.- synonyms:
- bring up
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| definition 3: |
to gather or collect.
The club raised money for a local hospital.- synonyms:
- collect
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| definition 4: |
to increase.
They raised the price of gas.- synonyms:
- increase
- similar words:
- hike
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| related words: |
borrow, increase |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
an increase in pay.
She got a raise after six months at her job. |
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| derivations: |
raisable (raiseable) (adj.), raised (adj.) |
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