5 letter words ending in ISE

Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

Definitions

Noun: graceful and elegant bearing in a person; composure and dignity of manner; a state of balance or equilibrium.

Verb: be or cause to be balanced or suspended.

Pronunciations

US: /pɔɪz/

UK: /pɔɪz/

Origin and Usage

The word "poise" comes from the Old French word "poiser" meaning "to weigh" and the Latin word "pensare" meaning "to weigh or consider." The noun form of "poise" refers to a state of balance or equilibrium, while the verb form refers to the act of being or causing to be balanced or suspended. "Poise" is commonly used to describe someone who has a graceful and elegant bearing, or to describe a state of composure and dignity of manner.

Synonyms

Balance, equilibrium, steadiness, composure, self-possession, self-assurance, self-control, self-confidence.

Related Words

Noise, hoise, toise, coirs, hoist.

Example Sentences

Noun:

• She moved with poise and grace across the dance floor.
• He maintained his poise and composure in the face of criticism.
• The ballerinas poise and balance were the envy of her peers.

Verb:

• The acrobat poises herself on the tightrope before beginning her routine.
• He poises the pencil on the edge of the desk, ready to write.
• The bird poises itself in mid-air before swooping down to catch its prey.

Noise

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

1. A sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant to the ears.
2. Any sound that is not wanted or expected.
3. Irrelevant or meaningless data or information.

Pronunciations:

• US: noiz
• UK: nɔɪz

Origin and Usage:

The word "noise" originated from the Middle English word "noyse", which means "unpleasant sound". It has been used in English since the 13th century. The word is commonly used to describe any unwanted or unpleasant sound, but it can also refer to irrelevant or meaningless data or information.

Synonyms:

• Sound
• Racket
• Din
• Clatter
• Commotion

Related Words:

• Noisy
• Nosey
• Nones
• Noble
• Nomad

Example Sentences:

• The noise from the construction site was so loud that it could be heard from miles away.
• The teacher asked the students to stop making noise and pay attention to the lesson.
• The data collected by the survey was full of noise and needed to be cleaned before analysis.

Definition of Raise

1. Parts of Speech: Raise is a verb.

2. Definition: To lift or move something to a higher position or level. To increase the amount, level, or strength of something. To bring up or nurture a child or animal. To cause to arise or appear. To collect or gather funds or resources.

3. Pronunciations: In US English, raise is pronounced as "rayz". In UK English, raise is pronounced as "reiz".

4. Origin and Usage: The word raise comes from the Old Norse word "reisa" meaning "to raise". The word has been used in English since the 13th century. Raise is commonly used in various contexts, such as in construction, sports, finance, and parenting.

5. Synonyms: Lift, elevate, hoist, boost, increase, enhance, amplify, nurture, rear, cultivate, gather, collect.

6. Related Words: Riser, raser, erase, arise, craze.

7. Example Sentences:

• She had to raise her voice to be heard over the noise of the crowd.
• The company decided to raise the prices of its products due to inflation.
• The mother is raising her child to be kind and respectful.
• The suns warmth raises the temperature of the Earth.
• The organization is raising funds to support the victims of the disaster.