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Raise vs Rise
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Raise and rise often cause confusion because both describe upward movement. The key difference? Raise needs an object, while rise does not. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to use them correctly with simple rules, examples, and a practice exercise.
Raise
Raise is a regular verb that means to put something up. Therefore, it is always followed by an object, the thing that you are raising.
You can raise your voice, or a body part (your hand, eyebrows, etc.).
- I raised my hand to answer the question. (Hand is the object.)
- She raised her eyebrows in surprise. (Eyebrows is the object.)
You can also raise an object, such as a flag, a glass, or blinds on a window.
- We raise the flag every morning. (Flag is the object.)
Raise can also mean to bring up children or collect money for a cause.
- Maria is raising her son on her own. (Son is the object.)
- We managed to raise over $2,000 for the hospital. ($2,000 is the object.)
Rise
Rise is an irregular verb that means to go up or increase. Since things rise by themselves, this verb does not take an object.
For example, the sun rises every morning.
- We waited for the sun to rise.
Other things that rise include temperatures, sea levels, and prices:
- Sea levels are rising due to global warming.
- The price of oil has risen this year.
Present, past forms of rise
Rise is an irregular verb with the past tense rose and the past participle risen.
Rise (present):
- When the sun rises, they wake up and begin their day.
Rose (past):
- Sea levels rose significantly last year.
Risen (past participle):
- The temperature has risen this week.
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