raise
/reɪz/
verb
- To lift or move something to a higher position.
- She raised her hand to ask a question.
- He raised the flag to the top of the pole.
- The workers raised the heavy box onto the truck.
- To increase the amount, level, or strength of something.
- The company raised salaries for all employees.
- The store raised the price of milk by 50 cents.
- We need to raise our voices so everyone can hear.
- To take care of a child or young animal until they are grown.
- They raised three children in that small house.
- It takes a lot of patience to raise a puppy.
- My grandmother raised chickens in her backyard.
- To collect money or support for a cause or project.
- They raised enough funds to build a playground.
- We are raising donations for the local food bank.
- The school raised money for new computers.
- To bring up a topic or question for discussion.
- He raised a question about the deadline.
- She raised an important point during the meeting.
- No one wanted to raise the issue of the broken window.
- To cause a feeling or reaction to appear.
- His speech raised hopes for a better future.
- The news raised concerns about safety.
- The sad movie raised feelings of sympathy in the audience.
- To grow or cultivate plants or crops.
- She raises tomatoes in her garden every summer.
- They raise organic vegetables for the local market.
- Farmers raise corn and wheat in this region.
noun
- An increase in salary or wages.
- He asked his boss for a raise after working hard all year.
- The company gave everyone a small raise in December.
- She got a 5% raise for her excellent performance.