verb
- lifts or moves something to a higher position
- increases the amount, level, or degree of something
- brings up a topic for discussion or consideration
noun
- increases in salary or wages
Examples
- She raises her hand to ask a question.
- The company raises prices every year.
- He raises an important point about the budget.
- They raise three children on their own.
- The charity raises money for homeless shelters.
- All employees received raises this quarter.
- The teacher raises the difficulty level gradually.
- She raises chickens in her backyard.