Engelska

raise

gb/ɹˈeɪz/ us/ɹˈeɪz/
A2 Engelska
~ 600
Betydelser
0 betydelser
Verb A2 action
1

Lift something upward

To move something up to a higher place.

Användningsmönster: to raise [something] [up/into/above something]
Vanligt misstag:
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'.
Synonymer
lift (General term for moving something upward physically.)
Antonymer
lower (Means to move something downward in position.)
Ordkombinationer
raise your hand |raise the flag |raise the roof |raise eyebrows
Teman
daily life |physical actions |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Exempel
  • 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.
Exempel för inlärare
  • 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.
Verb B1 action
2

Increase a value or level

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

Användningsmönster: to raise [prices/salary/temperature/etc.]
Vanligt misstag:
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'.
Synonymer
increase (General term for making something larger in amount or degree.)
Antonymer
reduce (Means to make something smaller in amount or level.)
Ordkombinationer
raise prices |raise taxes |raise wages |raise interest rates
Teman
business |economics |core_vocabulary |science
Exempel
  • 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.
Exempel för inlärare
  • 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.
Verb A2 action
3

Bring up a child or animal

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

Användningsmönster: to raise [a child/children/animal]
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'raise' with 'rise'; 'I rise my children' is incorrect; it should be 'I raise my children'.
Synonymer
bring up (Common phrase for caring for children during their upbringing.)
Antonymer
neglect (Failing to care for someone who needs it.)
Ordkombinationer
raise a family |raise children |raise cattle |raise pets
Teman
family |daily life |daily_life |relationships |animals
Exempel
  • 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.
Exempel för inlärare
  • 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.
Verb B1 action
4

Collect money for something

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

Användningsmönster: to raise [money/funds] for [something]
Synonymer
collect (General term for gathering money from various sources.)
Ordkombinationer
raise money for charity |raise funds for research |raise capital
Teman
business |charity |finance |daily_life
Exempel
  • They raised $10,000 for the hospital.
  • We are raising funds to build a new school.
  • The organization raises money to help homeless people.
Exempel för inlärare
  • We want to raise money for sick children.
  • They raised money for the new library.
  • She raised funds to help poor families.
Verb B2 action
5

Introduce a topic or issue

To start talking about a new subject or problem.

Användningsmönster: to raise [a question/an issue/a concern]
Synonymer
bring up (Common and slightly less formal term for introducing a subject.)
Ordkombinationer
raise a question |raise concerns |raise an issue
Teman
communication |education |business
Exempel
  • She raised an important question during the meeting.
  • The report raises concerns about safety standards.
  • He raised the issue of parking shortages.
Exempel för inlärare
  • I want to raise a question about this plan.
  • He raised an issue about the cost.
  • She raised concerns about the food quality.
Substantiv A2 entity
6

Increase in pay at work

More money you get for your work than before.

Synonymer
pay increase (A neutral term often used formally in workplace contexts.)
Antonymer
pay cut (A reduction in salary or wages.)
Ordkombinationer
get a raise |ask for a raise |deserve a raise
Teman
business |employment |work |finance
Exempel
  • I got a raise after my performance review.
  • She asked her boss for a raise.
  • He's hoping for a big raise this year.
Exempel för inlärare
  • She got a raise last month.
  • He asked for a raise at work.
  • I hope I get a raise soon.
Grammatik
Grundform
raise
IPA
GB/ɹˈeɪz/
US/ɹˈeɪz/
Stavelser och betoning
raise (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (raise)
Ordformer
Noun
  • Base: raise
  • Plural: raises
Verb
  • Base: raise
  • 3rd Person Singular: raises
  • Present Participle: raising
  • Past: raised
Ordfamilj
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
Uttryck

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.

Exempel
  • 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.

Exempel
  • 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.

Exempel
  • 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.

Exempel
  • 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.

Exempel
  • 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.

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

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