Raise, Rise
Rise is intransitive verb and does not take an object. What this means is that you use the verb rise when something moves upwards by itself.
In these examples, the subjects (“the sun” and “I”) move upward on their own, without the physical help of an outside force (though the smell of bacon certainly helps in its own way). Raise, on the other hand, is a transitive verb that requires that the subject act upon an object. In other words, something raises something else.
In the first sentence, the Boy scouts (subject) raised money (object). In the second, I (subject) raised my hand (object). When constructing your sentence, just look to see if the subject rises on its own or if it’s raising something else. This will help you determine which verb to use. (Description from WritersDigest) |