raise

/ɹeɪz/noun

Extra money added to your regular pay by your employer, usually as a lasting change.

Example sentences

“After two years, I finally asked my boss for a raise.”
“Everyone on the team got a five percent raise this spring.”
“She turned down the raise and asked for more vacation days instead.”

You 'ask for', 'get', or 'give someone' a raise. British English says 'pay rise' for the same thing.

Synonyms for raise

pay rise
pay increase

Antonyms

pay cut

Often confused with raise

raise vs rise

Related words

cultivateTo prepare land and raise plants, especially crops, on it.fosterTo raise and care for a child, especially one who is not yours by birth, or to help something grow and develop.heightenTo raise something up, or to make it stronger or more intense.hoistTo lift or raise something heavy, often using ropes or a machine.demotionA move down to a lower position, rank, or level.pensionRegular payments made to someone after they retire from work or military service.