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Local OneTimeRead word tools dictionary
Meaning of raise
noun
- An increase in wages or salary; a rise (UK). Example: The boss gave me a raise.
- A shoulder exercise in which the arms are elevated against resistance.
- A shot in which the delivered stone bumps another stone forward.
- A bet that increases the previous bet.
verb
- (physical) To cause to rise; to lift or elevate. Example: to raise your hand if you want to say something; to raise your walking stick to defend yourself
- To create, increase or develop. Example: We need to raise the motivation level in the company.
- To establish contact with (e.g., by telephone or radio). Example: Despite all the call congestion, she was eventually able to raise the police.
- To respond to a bet by increasing the amount required to continue in the hand. Example: John bet, and Julie raised, requiring John to put in more money.
- To exponentiate, to involute. Example: Two raised to the fifth power equals 32.
noun
- A cairn or pile of stones.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
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