Raise
English word definition — powered by WordNet
NOUN
the amount a salary is increased
increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)
VERB
raise the level or amount of something
cause to be heard or known
collect funds for a specific purpose
cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
move upwards
create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise
give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level
bet more than the previous player
put forward for consideration or discussion
pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth
activate or stir up
establish radio communications with
multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3
bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project
invigorate or heighten
put an end to
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