raises
Pronunciation: [reɪzɪz]
Context: "increase"
(verb) to lift something up or to make it higher. This could mean raising your hand in class or increasing the amount of something, like money.
Example
She raises her hand to answer the question in class.
Example
He doesn't raise his hand even when he knows the answer.
Example
Can you raise your hand if you want to speak?
Context: "employment"
(verb) to increase someone's salary or pay. This is when your boss decides to give you more money for the work you do.
Example
The company raises the salaries of its employees every year.
Example
They didn't raise his salary this time, even though he worked hard.
Example
When will they announce the raises for the staff?
Context: "growth"
(verb) to cause something to grow or develop. This could be raising plants in a garden or taking care of a pet.
Example
They raise chickens on their farm for fresh eggs.
Example
She didn't raise any plants last summer because she was too busy.
Example
What kind of flowers did you raise in your garden?
Context: "emotion"
(verb) to bring up a topic or issue, especially in a conversation. This means you start talking about something that people need to think about.
Example
He raises important questions during the meeting.
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She rarely raises any concerns, even when things go wrong.
Example
Why did you raise that point during the discussion?