raise

to move something to a higher position

levantar, elevar

• raise sth

Collocations raise your hand · raise the flag

• She raised her hand to wave.

  Ella levantó la mano para saludar.

to look after a child until they are an adult

criar, criar a alguien

• raise sb

Collocations raise children · raise a family

• They raised their children to be responsible.

  Ellos criaron a sus hijos para que fueran responsables.

to make something higher or greater in amount, level, etc.

aumentar, incrementar

• raise sth

Collocations raise prices · raise the volume

• The company raised its prices.

  La empresa aumentó sus precios.

to mention or suggest something for discussion

plantear, sugerir

• raise sth

Collocations raise a question · raise an issue

• He raised the topic of climate change.

  Él planteó el tema del cambio climático.

to provide care and support for someone or something

cuidar de, atender a

• raise sb/sth

Collocations raise animals · raise crops

• They raise chickens on their farm.

  Ellos crían gallinas en su granja.

to make someone feel more confident or excited about something

eleva, subir el ánimo de alguien

• raise sb's spirits

Collocations raise someone's hopes · raise someone's confidence

• The news raised her spirits.

  Las noticias subieron su ánimo.

to collect money for a particular purpose or cause

recaudar, levantar fondos para

• raise sth

Collocations raise funds · raise money for charity

• They raised money to build a new school.

  Recaudaron dinero para construir una nueva escuela.

to make someone move up in rank or position

promover, ascender a alguien

• raise sb

Collocations raise to a higher position · raise in rank

• The company raised her to the position of manager.

  La empresa la ascendió al puesto de gerente.