Engels

raise

gb/ɹˈeɪz/ us/ɹˈeɪz/
A2 Engels
~ 600
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Werkwoord A2 action
1

Lift something upward

To move something up to a higher place.

Gebruikspatroon: to raise [something] [up/into/above something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'raise' (needs an object) with 'rise' (does not take an object). For example, 'I raise early' is incorrect; it should be 'I rise early'.
Synoniemen
lift (General term for moving something upward physically.)
Antoniemen
lower (Means to move something downward in position.)
Woordcombinaties
raise your hand |raise the flag |raise the roof |raise eyebrows
Thema's
daily life |physical actions |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
  • Please raise your hand if you know the answer.
  • They raised the flag at sunrise.
  • She raised the box onto the shelf.
  • The workers raised the heavy beam into place.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • Raise your hand if you want to speak.
  • He raised the chair onto the table.
  • The boy raised the ball over his head.
  • Please raise the window a little.
Werkwoord B1 action
2

Increase a value or level

To make a number, price, or level go up.

Gebruikspatroon: to raise [prices/salary/temperature/etc.]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Some learners mistakenly use 'rise' instead of 'raise' when talking about causing an increase. Example: 'They will rise prices' is incorrect; it should be 'They will raise prices'.
Synoniemen
increase (General term for making something larger in amount or degree.)
Antoniemen
reduce (Means to make something smaller in amount or level.)
Woordcombinaties
raise prices |raise taxes |raise wages |raise interest rates
Thema's
business |economics |core_vocabulary |science
Voorbeelden
  • The company plans to raise prices next year.
  • They raised the temperature in the room.
  • We need to raise our standards of service.
  • The government raised taxes on cigarettes.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • The store will raise prices next month.
  • They raised the rent for the apartment.
  • We must raise the speed limit here.
  • They raised the temperature in the house.
Werkwoord A2 action
3

Bring up a child or animal

To take care of and teach a child or animal until grown up.

Gebruikspatroon: to raise [a child/children/animal]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'raise' with 'rise'; 'I rise my children' is incorrect; it should be 'I raise my children'.
Synoniemen
bring up (Common phrase for caring for children during their upbringing.)
Antoniemen
neglect (Failing to care for someone who needs it.)
Woordcombinaties
raise a family |raise children |raise cattle |raise pets
Thema's
family |daily life |daily_life |relationships |animals
Voorbeelden
  • They raised three children together.
  • She was raised by her grandparents.
  • The farmer raises chickens and goats.
  • He raised his daughter alone after his wife died.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • My parents raised me in a small town.
  • They raise cows on their farm.
  • She raised her son with love.
  • He was raised by his aunt.
Werkwoord B1 action
4

Collect money for something

To get money from people for something special, like helping others or starting a project.

Gebruikspatroon: to raise [money/funds] for [something]
Synoniemen
collect (General term for gathering money from various sources.)
Woordcombinaties
raise money for charity |raise funds for research |raise capital
Thema's
business |charity |finance |daily_life
Voorbeelden
  • They raised $10,000 for the hospital.
  • We are raising funds to build a new school.
  • The organization raises money to help homeless people.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • We want to raise money for sick children.
  • They raised money for the new library.
  • She raised funds to help poor families.
Werkwoord B2 action
5

Introduce a topic or issue

To start talking about a new subject or problem.

Gebruikspatroon: to raise [a question/an issue/a concern]
Synoniemen
bring up (Common and slightly less formal term for introducing a subject.)
Woordcombinaties
raise a question |raise concerns |raise an issue
Thema's
communication |education |business
Voorbeelden
  • She raised an important question during the meeting.
  • The report raises concerns about safety standards.
  • He raised the issue of parking shortages.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • I want to raise a question about this plan.
  • He raised an issue about the cost.
  • She raised concerns about the food quality.
Zelfstandig naamwoord A2 entity
6

Increase in pay at work

More money you get for your work than before.

Synoniemen
pay increase (A neutral term often used formally in workplace contexts.)
Antoniemen
pay cut (A reduction in salary or wages.)
Woordcombinaties
get a raise |ask for a raise |deserve a raise
Thema's
business |employment |work |finance
Voorbeelden
  • I got a raise after my performance review.
  • She asked her boss for a raise.
  • He's hoping for a big raise this year.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • She got a raise last month.
  • He asked for a raise at work.
  • I hope I get a raise soon.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
raise
IPA
GB/ɹˈeɪz/
US/ɹˈeɪz/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
raise (1 lettergreep)
Stress on 1st syllable (raise)
Woordvormen
Noun
  • Base: raise
  • Plural: raises
Verb
  • Base: raise
  • 3rd Person Singular: raises
  • Present Participle: raising
  • Past: raised
Woordfamilie
Forms
raises noun raising verb raised verb
Core family
rise verb A2
Related words
raiser noun fundraise verb B2 fundraiser noun fundraising noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
lower verb A2
Uitdrukkingen

raise one's voice

1
/ɹˈeɪz wˈʌnz vˈɔɪs/
fixed phrase

Speak louder than usual, often angrily

To talk louder than normal, often because you are angry or want to be heard clearly.

Voorbeelden
  • Don't raise your voice at me!
  • He had to raise his voice so everyone could hear him over the noise.

raise the bar

1
/ɹˈeɪz ðə bˈɑɹ/
idiom

Set higher standards or expectations

To make people work to meet better and harder goals than before.

Voorbeelden
  • The new smartphone has raised the bar for design and performance.
  • Her performance in the role has really raised the bar for future actors.

raise awareness

1
/ɹˈeɪz əwˈɛɹnəs/
fixed phrase

Make more people know about something important

To help more people know and think about an important subject or problem.

Voorbeelden
  • The campaign aims to raise awareness about climate change.
  • The charity works to raise awareness about mental health issues.
  • We organized an event to raise awareness of mental health issues.
  • We organized a march to raise awareness of climate change.

raise eyebrows

1
/ɹˈeɪz ˈaɪbɹˌaʊz/
idiom

Cause surprise or disapproval

To make people feel surprised or not approve of something you do.

Voorbeelden
  • Her sudden resignation raised eyebrows among her colleagues.
  • The politician's comment raised eyebrows across the country.
  • Wearing shorts to the formal dinner raised some eyebrows.
  • Her sudden resignation raised a few eyebrows in the office.

raise hell

1
/ɹˈeɪz hˈɛl/
idiom informal

Cause loud trouble or protest strongly

To make a lot of noise and trouble because you are angry or excited.

Voorbeelden
  • The crowd raised hell after the referee's bad call.
  • He'll raise hell if they try to fire him.

raise hell

2
/ɹˈeɪz hˈɛl/
idiom informal

cause trouble or disturbance

To make trouble, protest loudly, or create a noisy disturbance.

Voorbeelden
  • The fans raised hell after their team lost.
  • He’ll raise hell if he finds out what happened.

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