raise
verb (used with object)
to move to a higher position; lift up; elevate.
have raised
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present perfectof raise.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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He also claimed to have raised five million pounds, equivalent to around $6.7 million, for charity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Meanwhile, detained immigrants and their supporters have raised increasing alarms over medical care provided by ICE.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
The announcement follows recent incidents across the AI industry, including breaches by OpenAI and Anthropic models, that have raised cyber-security concerns.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Recent cyberattacks carried out autonomously by software from OpenAI and Anthropic have raised concerns about the capabilities of advanced AI models.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
Calvin asks me, “But have you seen if any of these new houses have raised decks or screen porches?”
From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor
