English Reference
Idiom idiom

raise money


to collect money from other people for a specific reason, like a charity or a new business.


SIMPLE

“We need to raise money for the new school library.”

CONTEXTUAL

“The local community organized a bake sale to raise money for the animal shelter.”

COMPLEX

“The non-profit organization launched an ambitious global campaign to raise money for clean water projects in developing regions.”

Last updated April 22, 2026