Raise and Thicken

Raise

Raise verb - To move from a lower to a higher place or position.

Thicken and raise are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Thicken" instead a verb "Raise".

Nearby Words: raised, raising

Thicken

Thicken verb - Make thick or thicker.

Raise and thicken are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Raise" instead a verb "Thicken".

Common collocations

eyebrows raise eyebrows thicken eyebrows

Both words in one sentence

  • Poker. While you get the same (random) cards whether you're down or up, a short-stacked player can't thicken the pot as well when he has really strong hands, and can't use the threat of a large raise to force players out and protect his "drawing" hands.
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