Raise ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Raise ( verb )

1. Lift or move (something) to a higher position or level.
2. Increase or cause to increase.

Origin:

Middle english: from old norse reisa, of germanic origin; related to rise. the original sense was 'cause to stand up, lift up'; compare with middle low german rīsen 'arise, get up'.

Examples:

1. She raised the flag to signal the start of the race.
2. He raised the heavy box with ease.
3. The company raised the price of its products.
4. The government raised taxes to balance the budget.
5. The organization is trying to raise awareness about the issue.

(As a noun)

Raise ( noun )

1. Lift or move (something) to a higher position or level.
2. Increase or cause to increase.

Origin:

Middle english: from old norse reisa, of germanic origin; related to rise. the original sense was 'cause to stand up, lift up'; compare with middle low german rīsen 'arise, get up'.

Examples:

1. She raised the flag to signal the start of the race.
2. He raised the heavy box with ease.
3. The company raised the price of its products.
4. The government raised taxes to balance the budget.
5. The organization is trying to raise awareness about the issue.