raises Synonyms
raises Meaning
raises
heighten sense 1, invigorate, to increase the degree of, to bring up the nap of (cloth), to cause to rise, to bring to notice, to multiply a quantity by itself a specified number of times, heighten, invigorate, to cause to ascend, to cause surprise or mild disapproval, to cause to form on the skin, to establish radio communication with, an increase in amount, to increase a bid or bet, to give voice to, awaken, arouse, an increase in wages or salary, to increase the bid of (one's partner), to make a higher bridge bid in (a partner's suit), to increase the nominal value of fraudulently, to articulate (a sound) with the tongue in a higher position, to cause (something, such as a blister) to form on the skin, to set a higher standard, to increase the amount of (a poker bet), to lift up, to set upright by lifting or building, an increase in pay, to give rise to, to place higher especially in rank, to bet more than (a previous bettor), to increase the amount of, rise, to recall from or as if from death, to get together for a purpose, to cause to rise in level or amount, to bring in sight on the horizon by approaching, to increase a bet or bid, to make light and airy, an increase in the amount of a bet or bid, to make light and porous, grow, cultivate, to cause or help to rise to a standing position, to bring to maturity, to increase the strength, intensity, or pitch of, a rising stretch of road, an increase of a bet or bid, to bring into sight on the horizon by approaching, an act of raising or lifting, to act wildly, to bring up for consideration or debate, to increase the strength of, to place higher in rank or dignity, to end or suspend the operation or validity of, to look after the growth and development of, bring up sense 1, rear sense 3b, awake entry 1, arouse, to flush (game) from cover, collect entry 2 sense 1b, bring about, to scold or upbraid someone especially loudly, a vertical or inclined opening or passageway connecting one mine working area with another at a higher level, to stir up, to breed and bring (an animal) to maturity, to multiply (a quantity) by itself a specified number of times
raises Sentence Examples
- The rising sun casts a warm glow over the horizon.
- The wind raises dust from the barren ground.
- Their voices rose in a chorus, filling the air with melody.
- The athlete raised his arms in triumph after crossing the finish line.
- The temperature raises steadily as summer approaches.
- The company's stock price raised sharply after the announcement of positive financial results.
- The baker raises the dough by adding yeast.
- The construction crew raises the walls of the new building brick by brick.
- Farmers raise cattle and other livestock for food and income.
- The debate raised important issues that need further discussion.
FAQs About the word raises
heighten sense 1, invigorate, to increase the degree of, to bring up the nap of (cloth), to cause to rise, to bring to notice, to multiply a quantity by itself
elevates, hoists,lifts, uplifts, upholds, ups, ascends, rises, takes up, heaves
drops, descends,lowers, falls, pushes, bears, slips,plunges, presses, dips
The rising sun casts a warm glow over the horizon.
The wind raises dust from the barren ground.
Their voices rose in a chorus, filling the air with melody.
The athlete raised his arms in triumph after crossing the finish line.
