Raise vs Arise: What's the Difference?
What's the Difference?
Raise' is used with an object to mean 'to lift' or 'to elevate', while 'arise' is used without an object to mean 'to emerge' or 'to occur'.
Memory Tip: raise = lift up, arise = appear suddenly
raise has /z/ sound, arise has /aɪz/ sound
raise /reɪz/
verbTo lift something to a higher position or to increase something.
Example:
If the issue of climate change was discussed more openly, awareness would be raised among the general public.
Common patterns:
raise your hand
raise money
arise
verbTo arise means to come into being or to emerge, often used in contexts where issues, opportunities, or situations develop unexpectedly.
Example:
If any issues arise during the meeting, we would address them immediately to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Common patterns:
arise from
arise out of
arise in
Common Mistakes
The issue will raise during the meeting.
The issue will arise during the meeting.
'Arise' is correct because it means the issue will occur or emerge.
She will arise the flag in the morning.
She will raise the flag in the morning.
'Raise' is correct because it involves lifting the flag, which is an object.
Quick Practice
0/1 correct1. If any issues ____ during the meeting, we would address them immediately to ensure everything runs smoothly.
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