All Definitions for Raise
Below are all the dictionary definitions of raise:
1To cause to rise
2To lift or elevate.
3To form by the accumulation of materials or constituent parts
4To build up
5To erect.
6To cause something to come to the surface of water.
7To cause (the land or any other object) to seem higher by drawing nearer to it.
8To make (bread, etc.) light, as by yeast or leaven.
9To cause (a dead person) to live again
10To resurrect.
11To remove or break up (a blockade), either by withdrawing the ships or forces employed in enforcing it, or by driving them away or dispersing them.
12To relinquish (a siege), or cause this to be done.
13To emboss (sheet metal), or to form it into cup-shaped or hollow articles, by hammering, stamping, or spinning.
14To create, increase or develop.
15To collect or amass.
16To bring up
17To grow.
18To promote.
19To mention (a question, issue) for discussion.
20To create
21To constitute (a use, or a beneficial interest in property).
22To bring into being
23To produce
24To cause to arise, come forth, or appear.
25To establish contact with (e.g., by telephone or radio).
26To respond to a bet by increasing the amount required to continue in the hand.
27To exponentiate, to involute.
28To extract (a subject or other verb argument) out of an inner clause.
29To produce a vowel with the tongue positioned closer to the roof of the mouth.
30To increase the nominal value of (a cheque, money order, etc.) by fraudulently changing the writing or printing in which the sum payable is specified.
31To instantiate and transmit (an exception, by throwing it, or an event).
32To open, initiate.
33A shot in which the delivered stone bumps another stone forward.
34A bet that increases the previous bet.
35A shaft or a winze that is dug from below, for purposes such as ventilation, local extraction of ore, or exploration.
36A shoulder exercise in which the arms are elevated against resistance.
37A cairn or pile of stones.
38To call up the forces of, to raise the troops from.
39Ellipsis of pay raise (“an increase in wages or salary”).
40Misspelling of raze. [(transitive) To level or tear down (a building, a town, etc.) to the ground
41To demolish.]
About rhymes for raise
Finding the right rhyme for raise helps poets and songwriters add rhythm, musicality, and memorability to their work. Defined as "To cause to rise", raise has 20 words that share its ending sound pattern.
Each rhyme carries a slightly different meaning and connotation. Gaze is the most common rhyme in everyday usage. Malaise works well in formal or poetic contexts. Haze is often preferred when the context calls for a specific nuance or imagery.
When choosing a rhyme, consider the meaning, formality level, and intended emotional impact. Some rhymes work better in casual songs while others shine in formal poetry. The list above provides the most common and useful rhymes for raise, but always read your line aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally and supports your intended message.