RAISES Definitions, Synonyms, and Scrabble Information

Is RAISES a valid Scrabble word? Find dictionary definitions, synonyms, Scrabble and Words with Friends information, and more about the word RAISES below.

raises - the amount a salary is increased
See what Anagrams and Words you can make with the letters in 'raises' ( a e i r s s )

Scrabble and Words with Friends

RAISES is a valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. Scrabble uses the TWL word list.
RAISES is a valid Words with Friends word worth 6 points. Words with Friends uses the ENABLE word list.
RAISES is a 6 letter word containing the letters a, e, i, r, s, s.

Definitions

raise
noun the amount a salary is increased
raise
noun an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
raise
noun increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)
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noun the act of raising something
fireman learn several different raises for getting ladders up
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verb raise the level or amount of something
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verb raise from a lower to a higher position
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verb cause to be heard or known; express or utter
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verb collect funds for a specific purpose
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verb cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques
raise
verb look after a child until it is an adult
raise
verb summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
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verb move upwards
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verb construct, build, or erect
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verb call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
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verb create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise
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verb raise in rank or condition
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verb increase
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verb give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
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verb cause to puff up with a leaven
raise
verb bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level
raise
verb bet more than the previous player
raise
verb cause to assemble or enlist in the military
raise
verb put forward for consideration or discussion
raise
verb pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth
raise
verb activate or stir up
raise
verb establish radio communications with
raise
verb multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3
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verb bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project
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verb invigorate or heighten
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verb put an end to
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verb cause to become alive again
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Words that sound like 'raises'

raca, race, races, raceway, raceways

Anagrams

arises, serais

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