raiser
One who lifts
A raiser is someone or something that raises.
The word almost always appears with a modifier specifying what gets raised: a fund-raiser solicits donations, a curtain-raiser opens a theatrical program, a hell-raiser causes trouble.
In poker, a raiser is a player who increases the bet.
Voluntary aid for others
- donationsGifts to organizations
- campaignOrganized effort toward goal
- pledgeBinding promise given
- galaFestive formal occasion
auction · telethon · crowdfunding · nonprofit · philanthropy · benefactor · contribution · sponsorship
Hearth implement for coals
- antePre-deal poker payment
- betRisked stake on outcome
- wagerStake on uncertainty
- gambleStake on uncertain outcome
bluff · pot · call · fold · escalation · risk · table · chips
Domesticated farm animals
- husbandryFarm management practice
- cattleDomesticated bovines kept commercially
- poultryBirds raised for food
- hogsPigs, or monopolizes
sheep · rancher · farmer · breeder · pedigree · purebred · crossbreeding · genetics
charity
Voluntary aid for others
gala · auction · telethon · crowdfunding · nonprofit · philanthropy · benefactor · contribution · sponsorship · endowment
poker
Hearth implement for coals
gamble · bluff · pot · call · fold · escalation · risk · table · chips · hand
livestock
Domesticated farm animals
- husbandryFarm management practice
- cattleDomesticated bovines kept commercially
- poultryBirds raised for food
hogs · sheep · rancher · farmer · breeder · pedigree · purebred · crossbreeding · genetics · selection
platform
Raised flat structure
pedestal · tier · elevation · step · bleacher · scaffold · stand · deck · mount
prologue
Introductory literary section
- openerWhat begins something
- preludeIntroductory piece or event
- introductionPreliminary section or presentation
preview · overture · warm-up · act · theater · performance · show · stage · premiere
- casino peoplecasino dealer, poker dealer, floor supervisor, floorman, casino host
- raised eyebrowsFacial sign of skepticism
- raised handArm elevated for attention
- pay raiseHigher compensation rate
- raise hellCause major disruption
- born and raised
- raise the barIncrease performance threshold
raise, raised, raising, raises, raisers, upraised, upraise, raiseable, reraise