117+ Words that rhyme with raise

Raise is a 1-syllable word with 117 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are blaze, braze, mays. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of raise

noun
  1. the amount a salary is increased; "he got a 3% raise"; "he got a wage hike"
  2. an upward slope or grade (as in a road); "the car couldn't make it up the rise"
  3. increasing the size of a bet (as in poker); "I'll see your raise and double it"

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Examples of "raise" in lyrics

See how raise is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Ain't nothing but some more hell to raise"
    60 Second Assassin — Fizza Funky
  • "Umbrella for the shade, cloey glass for the raise"
    Ali — Walk Away (Bonus Track)
  • "2005, level no drive, comin to raise"
    Analog Brothers — 2005

What do these rhymes mean?

blaze
a strong flame that burns brightly; "the blaze spread rapidly" a cause of difficulty and suffering; "war is hell
braze
solder together by using hard solder with a high melting point
mays
United States baseball player (born in 1931)
rase
tear down so as to make flat with the ground; "The building was levelled"
ways
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "raise" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like blaze, braze, mays create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with raise?
Words that rhyme with raise include: blaze, braze, mays, rase, ways, amaze, glaze, maize, ablaze, appraise, and 107 more.
How many syllables does raise have?
Raise has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with raise?
There are 117 words that rhyme with raise: 117 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for raise in a song?
The strongest rhymes for raise in songwriting are blaze, braze, mays. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with raise?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with raise include blaze, braze, mays, rase, ways. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: blaze, braze; 1-syllable: amaze, ablaze; 2-syllable: polonaise, marseillaise. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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