raise

5 points English 5 letters Very common Commonness #1,313 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

verb

raise the level or amount of something

noun

the amount a salary is increased

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Pronunciation

/ɹˈeɪz/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

Word forms

plural raises

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

Synonyms

the act of raising something

lift heave

the amount a salary is increased

rise hike

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

ascent acclivity climb upgrade

cause to become alive again

resurrect upraise

increase

enhance heighten

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Antonyms

descent level lower demote

Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Rhymes

days ways plays stays pays praise phase phrase hayes gaze rays weighs maze gays lays blaze

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Crossword clues

“the amount a salary is increased” wn-def

Anagrams

arise

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Words you can make from RAISE

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