What is the past tense of "raise"?

The past simple of "raise" is "raised". Please raise your hand if you know.

What is the past participle of "raise"?

The past participle of "raise" is "raised". Use it after have/has/had: "I have raised".

What is a common mistake with "raise"?

Wrong: "Please raise up your hand.". Correct: "Please raise your hand.". 'Raise' already means upward.

How do you pronounce "raise"?

/reɪz/ — Rhymes with 'days'. Stress on first syllable: RAISE.

Conjugation of "Raise" — All Forms, Examples, and Usage

Q: Is "raise" regular or irregular?

"Raise" is a regular English verb. Both past simple and past participle are formed by adding -ed.

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All 12 Tenses of "Raise"

Quick reference table — every tense form of "raise" with the first-person example and a link to the grammar guide for that tense.

Tense	Example (I)	Quick rule
Simple Present	`I raise`	Used for habits, facts, routines, and permanent situations. Full rule →
Simple Past	`I raised`	Used for completed actions at a specific time in the past. Full rule →
Simple Future	`I will raise`	Used for predictions, decisions made at the moment, and promises. Full rule →
Present Continuous	`I am raising`	Used for actions happening right now or temporary situations. Full rule →
Past Continuous	`I was raising`	Used for actions in progress at a specific moment in the past. Full rule →
Future Continuous	`I will be raising`	Used for actions that will be in progress at a specific future time. Full rule →
Present Perfect	`I have raised`	Used for past actions with present relevance, life experiences, or unfinished situations. Full rule →
Past Perfect	`I had raised`	Used for an action that was completed before another past action. Full rule →
Future Perfect	`I will have raised`	Used for an action that will be completed before a specific future time. Full rule →
Present Perfect Continuous	`I have been raising`	Used for actions that started in the past and continue now, with focus on duration. Full rule →
Past Perfect Continuous	`I had been raising`	Used for ongoing actions in the past that continued up to another past moment. Full rule →
Future Perfect Continuous	`I will have been raising`	Used for actions that will have been ongoing up until a specific future time. Full rule →

Past Tense of "Raise" — Raised

The past simple of "raise" is "raised" — formed by adding "-ed". Use it for actions that were completed at a specific time in the past, such as "yesterday", "last week", or "in 2020". For the full grammar of this tense, see our simple past tense guide.

They raised the flag on the building. A2
The government raised taxes significantly. B1

Past Participle of "Raise" — Raised

The past participle of "raise" is "raised" — the same form as the past simple, since "raise" is a regular verb. Use it after "have/has/had" for perfect tenses ("I have raised") and after "be" for passive voice ("It was raised").

They raised the flag on the building. A2
The government raised taxes significantly. B1

Is "Raise" Regular or Irregular?

"Raise" is a regular English verb. Its past simple and past participle are both formed by adding "-ed" to give "raised". The 3rd-person singular present is "raises" and the gerund/present participle is "raising".

Conjugation pattern: regular -ed

How to Pronounce "Raise" and Its Forms

Raise: /reɪz/ — Stress pattern: O

Rhymes with 'days'. Stress on first syllable: RAISE.

How to Use "Raise" — Common Grammar Patterns

Use 'raise' for lifting or increasing, 'rise' for standing up.

S + V + O
S + V + O + (up/down/high)

Example Sentences with "Raise" in Different Tenses

Simple Present: Please raise your hand if you know. A1
Simple Past: They raised the flag on the building. A2

Common Collocations with "Raise"

raise your hand
raise the flag
raise awareness
raise money
raise children

When to Use "Raise" vs Similar Verbs

Smart synonyms — when to use each one

lift — lifting something higher upward
elevate — improving status or position level
hoist — using equipment to lift heavy items

Antonyms: lower, drop, reduce

Common Mistakes with "Raise"

Wrong: She raise often.
Correct: She raises often.
Add "s" to the verb when the subject is third-person singular (he/she/it).

Origin and Etymology of "Raise"

From Old Norse reisa, related to 'rise'.

Conjugation Tables for "Raise"

Negative Forms

Simple present: I do not raise · He does not raise
Simple past: I did not raise · She did not raise
Present perfect: I have not raised · He has not raised

Question Forms

Simple present: Do you raise? · Does he raise?
Simple past: Did you raise?
Present perfect: Have you raised?

Passive Voice (where applicable)

Simple present passive: It is raised
Simple past passive: It was raised
Present perfect passive: It has been raised

Frequently Asked Questions About "Raise"

Is "raise" regular or irregular?: "raise" is a regular verb. Add -ed for past simple and past participle: "raised".
What is the past tense of "raise"?: The simple past of "raise" is "raised".
When do I use simple present vs present continuous with "raise"?: Use simple present for habits, facts, and routines: "I raise every day." Use present continuous for actions happening right now: "I am raising right now."