raises


Meanings

  • the amount a salary is increased;
  • an upward slope or grade (as in a road);
  • increasing the size of a bet (as in poker);
  • the act of raising something;
    • "fireman learn several different raises for getting ladders up"
  • raise the level or amount of something;
  • raise from a lower to a higher position;
  • cause to be heard or known; express or utter;
  • collect funds for a specific purpose;
  • cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques;
  • bring up;
  • summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic;
  • move upwards;
  • construct, build, or erect;
  • call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses);
  • create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise;
  • raise in rank or condition;
  • increase;
  • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position;
  • cause to puff up with a leaven;
  • bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level
  • bet more than the previous player
  • cause to assemble or enlist in the military;
  • 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;
  • cause to become alive again;


Scrabble Score: 6

raises is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

raises is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

raises is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 6

raises is a valid Words With Friends word