raise

• Substantiv, das eine Erhöhung des Gehalts, Lohns oder Betrags bezeichnet, häufig im beruflichen oder finanziellen Kontext. Es kann auch eine Steigerung oder Zunahme allgemein sowie das Anheben oder Aufbringen von etwas meinen.

A noun referring to an increase in salary, wages, or amount, often in a professional or financial context.

1. Salary increaseB1formalbusiness

   An increase in salary or wages.

   Gehaltserhöhung

   • She received a 10% raise after her promotion.
   • He asked his boss for a raise during the review.
   • The company announced raises for all employees.

   Synonymebumphikeincreaseincrementrisesalary increasewage increase

   Antonymecutdecreasedeductionreduction

2. Increase or incrementB2formal

   An act of raising something, such as prices or levels.

   Erhöhung

   • There was a raise in the price of gasoline.
   • The raise in temperature caused the ice to melt.
   • They announced a raise in the minimum wage.

   Synonymeadditionadvanceaugmentationboostelevationhikeincreaseincrementriseupsurge

   Antonymecutdecreasedroploweringreduction

3. Poker raiseC1informal

   An increase in a bet during a game of poker.

   Erhöhung des Einsatzes

   • He made a bold raise with his strong hand.
   • The raise forced the other players to fold.
   • She called the raise and won the pot.

• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas in eine höhere Position zu bringen, einen Betrag oder ein Niveau zu erhöhen, oder ein Kind großzuziehen.

A verb used to indicate the act of lifting something to a higher position, increasing in amount or level, or bringing up a child.

1. Lift or move upwardA1formal

   To move something to a higher position or level.

   Anheben

   • She raised her hand to ask a question.
   • He raised the flag on the pole.
   • Please raise your glass for a toast.

   Synonymeboostelevateheavehoistliftuplift

   Antonymedroplowersink

2. Increase amount or levelA2formal

   To make something larger in amount, number, or strength.

   Erhöhen

   • The company raised prices due to inflation.
   • They raised the temperature in the room.
   • The government plans to raise taxes next year.

   Synonymeaugmentboostelevateescalateheightenincreaseintensifyuplift

   Antonymedecreasediminishlowerreduce

3. Bring up or care forA2formal

   To care for and educate a child until adulthood.

   Großziehen

   • She raised three children on her own.
   • They were raised in a small village.
   • Good parents raise happy children.

   Synonymebring upcare foreducatefosternurtureparentrear

4. Mention or bring upB1formal

   To introduce a subject for discussion or consideration.

   Zur Sprache bringen

   • He raised an important point during the meeting.
   • Don't raise that issue again.
   • She raised concerns about the safety procedures.

   Synonymeairbring upbroachintroducementionmootput forwardsuggesttable

Phrasal-Variantenraise up