Raise, SCROUNGE, EKE, and Ekeout are all terms used to describe the act of scraping together resources. RAISE is a five letter word meaning to increase or lift up, while SCROUNGE is an eight letter word meaning to search for something in an untidy or disorganized way. EKE is a three letter word meaning to make something last longer than it normally would, while Ekeout is a six letter word meaning to obtain something with difficulty. All of these words can be used to describe the act of scraping together resources, whether it be money, time, or other resources.