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raise · verb T

/reɪz/Full view

raise (LIFT)

B1 to lift something to a higher position

Dictionary examples:

Would all those in favor please raise their hands?

She raised the cup and took a sip.

Learner example:

Many students raised their hands. (First Certificate in English; B2; Chinese)

raise (INCREASE)

B1 to increase an amount or level

Dictionary examples:

The city council plans to raise taxes.

They've certainly raised standards at the school.

One solution would be to raise prices.

Learner example:

Another disa[d]vantage could be to raise cost[s], w[h]ich includes high taxes, etc. (First Certificate in English; B2; Portuguese)

raise a question/subject, etc.

B2 to start talking about a subject that you want other people to consider

Dictionary examples:

You've raised an interesting question.

I thought I'd raise the issue with Sally at the meeting.

Learner example:

Then it raises an important question: "[Do] museums provide enough to interest young people?" (First Certificate in English; B2; French)

raise (MONEY)

B2 to collect money from different people in order to do a particular thing

Dictionary example:

They were raising money for charity.

Learner example:

What I liked the most about it is not the fact that we raised a lot of money, but that we enjoyed an amazing show in which I took [an] active part. (First Certificate in English; B2; Spanish)

raise (CHILD)

B2 often passive to take care of a child until he or she is completely grown

Dictionary examples:

Her parents died when she was a baby so she was raised by her grandparents.

She raised the family on her own.

Learner example:

I was born and raised on a Greek island called Evia. (First Certificate in English; B2; Greek)

raise your voice

C1 to speak loudly and angrily to someone

Dictionary example:

Even when he was angry with his children, he never raised his voice.

Learner example:

Not every au-pair family is pleasant. And believe me, mine was giving me hell on earth. [...] After I returned home I took some time to learn not to freak out when someone raised his voice and eventually I started to see my time in Germany as a great [lesson in] life. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Czech)

raise hopes/fears/doubts, etc.

C2 to cause emotions or thoughts

Dictionary example:

Her answers raised doubts in my mind.

Learner example:

Indeed due to the advancements in many technological fields, the educational program of our schools has been modified or adapted up to a point that raises doubts about its purpose and value. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Greek)

raise · noun C

/reɪz/

raise

C1 an increase in the amount money you earn

Dictionary examples:

a pay raise

She asked her boss for a raise.

Learner example:

It is also worth mentioning that, owing to my knowledge of English I received, last month, a promotion in my job and a raise in my salary, as well. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Portuguese)