Rise vs. Raise

What is the difference between Rise and Raise ?

Both words have similar meaning. The main difference is between them is that raise is a transitive verb, while rise is an intransitive verb.

A transitive verb is a verb that has to be followed by a object.

• I have broken a vase.

An intransitive verb does not have to be followed by a object.

• Harry will sleep until 10 am.

A few examples with rise and raise:

• The boy raised his hand.
• Raising taxes will not help poor families like this one.
• My grandfather rose from his chair.
• Rising from the ashes like a phoenix.