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Playing matchpoints. You are not vulnerable but the Opponents are. You and your Partner are playing SAYC (Standard American Yellow Card) so nothing fancy.

Here is your hand:
♠Q853
♥643
♦Q3
♣A852

Partner opens the bidding 1♥. Your RHO (Right Hand Opponent) says "Pass". What is your call?

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2♥

This shows a minimum raise -- about six to a bad ten points with at least three ♥

If you bid 1♠ (which is also an option) then what do you do when Partner rebids 2♣?

If you bid 2♥ now it doesn't look like you have a fit -- otherwise you would have supported Partner right away.

Generally with a one bid hand raise your Partner's major instead of trying to find a better fit.