raise

US /rez/

UK /reɪz/

A1

other

  • To bring up a question or matter for discussion or consideration.
  • To breed or grow (animals or plants).
  • To bring up (a child).
  • To construct or erect.
  • To cause to occur or to be considered.
  • To collect or obtain (money, etc.).
  • To increase the amount, level, or strength of something.
  • To lift or move to a higher position.

noun

  • Increase in a bet above another when playing cards
  • Pay increase
  • An increase in salary or wages.

verb

  • To increase a bet above another when playing cards
  • To gather donations for a cause or charity
  • To bring up and educate a child to maturity
  • To bring a dead person to life
  • To increase a quantity, size, intensity or price
  • To lift (e.g. your hand) to a higher position
  • To mention a topic /issue for discussion; bring up
  • To increase (salary, etc.)
  • To grow or care for plants or animals

other

  • To increase one's bet in a game of chance.