What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
raise
Example
Can you help me raise this heavy box onto the shelf? [raise: verb]
Example
The company decided to raise their prices due to inflation. [raise: verb]
Example
I want to raise the issue of climate change in our next meeting. [raise: verb]
lift
Example
She lifted the suitcase onto the luggage rack. [lift: verb]
Example
He lifted weights at the gym to build his muscles. [lift: verb]
Example
The government decided to lift the ban on smoking in public places. [lift: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Lift is more commonly used than raise in everyday language, but both words are widely understood and used in various contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between raise and lift?
Raise is generally considered more formal than lift, and is often used in business or academic settings. However, both words can be used in formal or informal contexts depending on the situation.
