raise
Translation
to raise, to lift, to bring up, to collect
Examples
Please raise your hand if you have a question.
Please raise your hand if you have a question.
They raise chickens on their farm.
They raise chickens on their farm.
The event helped to raise money for charity.
The event helped to raise money for charity.
She raised an important point during the meeting.
She raised an important point during the meeting.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to lift (sth.) up Please raise your hand.
((sb./sth.)) to bring up or grow (sb./sth.) They raise chickens on their farm.
((sth.)) to collect (sth., e.g., money) We need to raise money for the project.
((sth.)) to bring up (sth. for discussion) He raised a good question.
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Etymology
From Old Norse 'reisa', meaning 'to cause to rise'. It's the causative form of 'rise'.
Memory Tips
Remember the phrase 'raise your hand'. You are causing your hand to rise.