raise
Definition
- n. the amount a salary is increased
- n. increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)
- v. raise the level or amount of something
- v. raise from a lower to a higher position
Word forms
- Past participle
- raised
- Past tense
- raised
- Present participle
- raising
- Third person singular
- raises
Example sentences
n.
The raise in temperature surprised everyone this winter.
vt.
They decided to raise money for the local charity.