collocation question

[vkhu]

This is a sentence that I've just made up:
"we need to rise/raise people awareness about this problems"

I have no idea which one should I use, rise or raise. I know people often say "raise fund" so I think it should be the same with awareness but I am not sure. A little help please.

[bhaisahab]

This is a sentence that I've just made up:
"we need to rise/raise people awareness about this problems"

I have no idea which one should I use, rise or raise. I know people often say "raise fund" so I think it should be the same with awareness but I am not sure. A little help please.

Use "raise".

[TheParser]

[QUOTE=vkhu;831779]

I have no idea which one should I use, rise or raise.


NOT A TEACHER


(1) I think that most Americans use "raise" as a transitive verb. That is, it needs an

object:

Raise people's awareness.

Raise funds.

Students should raise their hands in class if they have a question.

You have raised an important point.


(2) If there is no object, then one usually uses "rise":

The sun rises every morning.

Mr. X is rising in the public opinion polls for president.

Ms. Y rose fast in her company because of her hard work and intelligence. She is now the president.

A gentleman always rises from his seat when a lady enters the room.

[BobK]

In short. if A raises B, B rises.

b

[sumon.]

In short. if A raises B, B rises.

b

[SoothingDave]

"Public awareness" would be the usual expression.

[BobK]

This is a sentence that I've just made up:
"... about this problems"

...

Incidentally, 'this' is singular; you mean 'these' (different vowel sound).

b