Raise (Noun)
Meaning 1
An upward slope or grade (as in a road); "the car couldn't make it up the rise".
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Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
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Meaning 2
The act of raising something; "he responded with a lift of his eyebrow"; "fireman learn several different raises for getting ladders up".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
The amount a salary is increased; "he got a 3% raise"; "he got a wage hike".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The company offered her a 10% raise after her excellent performance review.
- He was thrilled to receive a 5% raise after only six months on the job.
- The union negotiated a significant raise for its members, resulting in a 15% increase in pay.
- After years of stagnant wages, the employees were finally given a substantial raise.
- The CEO received a hefty raise, bringing her annual salary to over a million dollars.
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Meaning 4
Increasing the size of a bet (as in poker); "I'll see your raise and double it".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.