Definitions
v. to move something higher or increase its amount or level
提高；举起
v. to collect money for a particular purpose
筹集
v. to care for children or animals as they grow
养育；饲养
Example
Please raise your hand if you need another pencil.
如果你还需要一支铅笔，请举手。
Community events can raise funds for conservation projects while helping residents understand local environmental challenges.
社区活动可以为自然保护项目筹集资金，同时帮助居民了解当地的环境问题。
Collocations
- raise awareness
- raise funds
- raise a child
- raise a question
Synonyms
- lift
- increase
Antonyms
- lower
Usage tip
raise是及物动词，后接宾语；rise表示自身上升。
FAQ
- What does raise mean?
- to move something higher or increase its amount or level to collect money for a particular purpose to care for children or animals as they grow
- How is raise pronounced?
- UK /reɪz/, US /reɪz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
