raise money

This page is about the collocation raise money

collocation pattern: verb + noun

Meaning

to collect money for a special purpose

For example

  • Our church is raising money for the earthquake victims.

  • With the money we raised online, we're rebuilding schools that were destroyed.

Note:
You can also use "raise" before a certain amount of money, as in "We raised a thousand dollars for charity."

Quick Quiz

Charity organizations usually raise money by

a. robbing rich people

b. asking for donations

c. paying very low wages
a) robbing rich people b) asking for donations c) paying very low wages

Contributor: Matt Errey