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Moderateraises
The correct spelling is raises.
How to pronounce raises
noun
Say it like: Ray-ses
The correct spelling is raises. An increase in wages or salary; a rise (UK). For example: "The boss gave me a raise."
Usage Examples
“The boss gave me a raise.”
“to raise your hand if you want to say something; to raise your walking stick to defend yourself”
“We need to raise the motivation level in the company.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.An increase in wages or salary; a rise (UK).
- 2.A shoulder exercise in which the arms are elevated against resistance.
- 3.A shot in which the delivered stone bumps another stone forward.
- 4.A bet that increases the previous bet.
- 5.A cairn or pile of stones.
verb
- 1.(physical) To cause to rise; to lift or elevate.
- 2.To create, increase or develop.
- 3.To establish contact with (e.g., by telephone or radio).
- 4.To respond to a bet by increasing the amount required to continue in the hand.
- 5.To exponentiate, to involute.
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