raises
The word “raises” has 2 syllables: rais-es.
It's pronounced as /ˈreɪzɪz/.
What is synonym and antonym for raises?
In the thesaurus, “raises” has 59 synonyms and 73 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for raises along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for raises
- accelerates
- assembles
- augments
- boost
- boosts
- breeds
- builds
- cause
- collect
- constructs
- creates
- cultivates
- develop
- discusses
- educates
- elevates
- elicits
- enhance
- erects
- establish
- evokes
- expands
- expresses
- fosters
- get
- gives
- grow
- grows
- heighten
- hike
- hoists
- increases
- increment
- inspires
- introduces
- jump
- lift
- lifts
- makes
- nurtures
- obtain
- produce
- produces
- promote
- promotes
- provide
- provokes
- rear
- reinforce
- rises
- set
- set up
- strengthen
- suggest
- support
- teaches
- upgrades
- uplifts
- voices
Antonyms for raises
- abatements
- abuses
- checks
- constrains
- curbs
- declines
- decrease
- decreases
- decrements
- degrades
- demolishes
- descends
- destroy
- destroys
- devastates
- diminishes
- disassembles
- discourage
- discourages
- dismantles
- dismembers
- dismisses
- disregards
- downsizes
- drop
- drops
- dwindles
- explodes
- falls
- flattens
- forgets
- halt
- holds
- ignores
- inhibits
- kills
- knocks down
- lessen
- lessens
- levels
- losses
- lowers
- misses
- mistreats
- neglect
- neglects
- overlooks
- passes over
- picks
- pulls down
- pulverizes
- quiets
- razes
- reduces
- reductions
- regulates
- removes
- restrains
- restricts
- ruins
- shatters
- shrinkages
- silences
- smashes
- stifles
- stop
- strikes
- suppresses
- takes down
- tames
- tears down
- undermine
- weaken
Meanings of raises
- noun
- An increase in wages or salary; a rise (UK).
- A shoulder exercise in which the arms are elevated against resistance.
- A shot in which the delivered stone bumps another stone forward.
- A bet that increases the previous bet.
- A cairn or pile of stones.
- verb
- (physical) To cause to rise; to lift or elevate.
- To create, increase or develop.
- To establish contact with (e.g., by telephone or radio).
- To respond to a bet by increasing the amount required to continue in the hand.
- To exponentiate, to involute.
- (of a verb) To extract (a subject or other verb argument) out of an inner clause.
- (of a vowel) To produce a vowel with the tongue positioned closer to the roof of the mouth.
- To increase the nominal value of (a cheque, money order, etc.) by fraudulently changing the writing or printing in which the sum payable is specified.
- To throw (an exception).
Example Sentences
- She raises her hand to ask a question during the lecture.
- The company raises its prices annually to keep up with inflation.
- Regular exercise raises your heart rate and improves cardiovascular health.
- The teacher raises concerns about the students' lack of engagement in class.
- The promotion raises come into effect next month, increasing employee salaries across the board.
On this page you'll find 132 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to raises, such as: abatements, abuses, accelerates, assembles, augments, boost, boosts.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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