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Raise: Definition, Examples, and How to Use It Correctly (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：increase (Raise)
Raise
/reɪz/
vt.
To make something higher in amount, level, or standard.
increase
➕
/ɪnˈkriːs/
vt.
To cause something to become greater in amount, level, or quality.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Old Norse 'reisa', meaning to cause to rise.
💡 Mnemonic
Think of 'raise' as 'rise' with an 'a' – you help something rise up.
📖 Example
The company decided to raise salaries by 5% to keep its employees happy.
The company decided to raise salaries by 5% to keep its employees happy.
🔗 Collocations
raise prices – increase the cost of goods or services
raise awareness – increase public knowledge about an issue
raise standards – improve the expected level of quality
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📖 Cultural Story
Raise originates from Old Norse 'reisa', related to 'rise'. It has been used in English since the 12th century, often in contexts of lifting or nurturing.
Meaning 2：bring up (Raise)
Raise
/reɪz/
vt.
To take care of a child, animal, or plant until it is fully grown.
bring up
➕
/brɪŋ ʌp/
vt.
To care for and nurture a child, animal, or plant until maturity.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
My parents worked very hard to raise three children and give them a good education.
My parents worked very hard to raise three children and give them a good education.
🔗 Collocations
raise children – to bring up and care for offspring
raise cattle – to breed and look after cows
raise plants – to grow and tend to plants from seeds
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