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• Rise:

  • "Rise" is an intransitive verb, meaning it does not take a direct object. It describes something moving upward or increasing by itself.
  • Example: "The sun rises in the east." Here, "rises" describes the sun moving upward by itself.
  • Example: "Prices are expected to rise." In this sentence, "rise" means that prices will increase on their own.

• Raise:

  • "Raise" is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object. It describes someone or something causing another thing to move upward or increase.
  • Example: "She raised her hand to ask a question." Here, "raised" indicates that she moved her hand upward.
  • Example: "The company plans to raise salaries next year." In this sentence, "raise" means that the company will cause salaries to increase.