. . . "quiring John to put in more money.(arithmetic) To exponentiate, to involute.Two raised to the fifth power equals 32.(linguistics, of a verb) To extract (a subject or other verb argument) out of an inner clause.Noun (plural raises)(US) An increase in wages or salary; a rise (UK).The boss gave me a raise.(weightlifting) A shoulder exercise in which the arms are elevated against resistance.(curling)" .