'increase their awarness' synonym

[barnej0096]

I'm writing an essay and I'd like to say: 'increase their awareness' but I've already used the word 'increase' in the previous sentence. Is it ok to say 'raise their awareness'? Here's my sentence: 'People should increase/raise their awareness of everyday life in countries of the third world.'

[Grumpy]

That's fine. Alternatively, you could use "improve their awareness".

[Raymott]

I'm writing an essay and I'd like to say: 'increase their awareness' but I've already used the word 'increase' in the previous sentence. Is it ok to say 'raise their awareness'? Here's my sentence: 'People should increase/raise their awareness of everyday life in countries of the third world.'

It's best not to repeat. Yes, 'raise their awareness' is fine.