Difference between arise, rise, raise, lift 

1. Arise

• Meaning: To emerge, come into being, or happen. Often used for abstract or intangible things like opportunities, problems, or situations.
• Grammar: Intransitive verb (does not take an object).
• Examples:
  • Problems arise when people don’t communicate.
  • An opportunity has arisen to work abroad.
• Translation to Ukrainian: Виникати, з’являтися.
• Usage Note: Usually formal.

2. Rise

• Meaning: To move upward, increase, or grow. Can refer to physical movement or abstract concepts like prices or emotions.
• Grammar: Intransitive verb (does not take an object).
• Examples:
  • The sun rises in the east.
  • Inflation has risen dramatically this year.
• Translation to Ukrainian: Підніматися, зростати.
• Usage Note: Natural upward movement or growth.

3. Raise

• Meaning: To lift or elevate something to a higher position; to increase something like salaries or hands.
• Grammar: Transitive verb (requires an object).
• Examples:
  • She raised her hand to ask a question.
  • They want to raise the minimum wage.
• Translation to Ukrainian: Піднімати, підвищувати.
• Usage Note: Requires a direct object (what is being raised?).

4. Lift

• Meaning: To physically move something or someone upward, or metaphorically to boost spirits or mood.
• Grammar: Transitive verb (requires an object).
• Examples:
  • Can you help me lift this box?
  • His kind words lifted my spirits.
• Translation to Ukrainian: Підіймати, підбадьорювати.
• Usage Note: Often implies physical effort or metaphorical encouragement.

Key Differences

Quick Tip for Usage:

• Arise → Something happens (intangible).
• Rise → Something goes up naturally.
• Raise → You make something go up.
• Lift → You physically move something up.