raise
/ɹeɪz/noun
Definitions
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
Definitions
(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.