ENGLISH
REFERENCE

raise money for sth

idiom
Meaning

to collect money from other people to help a good cause or a project.


Examples
SIMPLE

We want to raise money for the local animal shelter.

CONTEXTUAL

The students decided to hold a bake sale to raise money for the new library books.

COMPLEX

The community organized a charity gala to raise money for the restoration of the historic town hall.

Last updated April 22, 2026