Use 'raise' to indicate that something is lifted into another position by another person or thing.

 

I raised the books above my head.

She raised her hand in class.

 

Important Note:'Raise' is also used to express bringing up children, as well as increasing salary. Remember that 'raise' takes a direct object (the object being raised by someone or something).

 

They raised my weekly salary by $200.

They raised their children to respect the elderly.

 

Verb Forms: Raise - Raised - Raised - Raising

 

Use 'rise' to express movement of the subject from a lower to a higher position.

 

I rose from my chair and left the room.

She hasn't risen from that seat for more than three hours.

 

Important Note: 'Rise' can also indicate the act of getting up in the morning.

 

I like to rise early and get work done.

 

Verb Forms: Rise - Rose - Risen - Rising