「raise」と「rise」の違い

A lot of people raise this question: "What's the difference between 'raise' and 'rise'?"

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× In March, the temperature will begin to raise.

◯ In March, the temperature will begin to rise.

You should use "rise" for the thing that is increasing in height.

I took this picture from a bridge near my house.

× You can see that the Tokyo Sky Tree has raised a lot.

◯ You can see that the Tokyo Sky Tree has risen a lot.

You should use "raise" when the subject is doing the action to something else.

× If you want to ask me a question, you don't have to rise your hand; just send me email!

◯ If you want to ask me a question, you don't have to raise your hand; just send me email!