Rise vs Raise: Intransitive and Transitive Verbs
Rise happens without a direct object. Raise is an action done to something and therefore normally takes an object.
Clear Explanation
• Rise–rose–risen: the subject moves or increases.
• Raise–raised–raised: someone causes an increase.
• Ask whether the verb has a direct object.
• Sales rise, but a campaign raises sales.
• A rise is an increase; a raise can mean higher pay in American English.
Examples
Temperatures rose during the afternoon.
The company raised its prices.
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Quick Comparison
Common Mistake
Avoid the price raised when no actor causes the increase; write the price rose.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is rise irregular?
Yes: rise, rose, risen.
Is raise regular?
Yes: raise, raised, raised.
Which verb takes an object?
Raise normally takes an object.