Noun Definition

raise

1.Definition: an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

Related Noun(s):acclivity, ascent, climb, rise, upgrade

Category: Objects

2.Definition: increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)

"I'll see your raise and double it"

Category: General

3.Definition: the act of raising something

"He responded with a lift of his eyebrow", "Fireman learn several different raises for getting ladders up"

Related Noun(s):heave, lift

Category: General

4.Definition: the amount a salary is increased

"He got a 3% raise", "He got a wage hike"

Related Noun(s):hike, rise

Category: General