To raise
Example: The company raises prices due to increased costs
Definition
"To raise" means to lift or move something to a higher position, or to increase the amount, level, or value of something, such as prices or standards. It can also mean to bring up or nurture someone, like raising a child.
Etymology
The verb "to raise" comes from the Old English 'ræsan', meaning to cause to move or to lift up. It is related to the Old Norse 'reisa' and Old High German 'reisēn', both meaning to rise or elevate. Did you know? The word shares roots with 'rise,' but 'raise' typically implies causing something else to move upward.
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"To raise" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 115 commonly used words.
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