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I raised vs I have raised

Both "I raised" and "I have raised" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I raised" is simple past tense and is used to talk about a completed action in the past. "I have raised" is present perfect tense and is used to indicate that an action was completed at some point in the past with a connection to the present.

Last updated: March 28, 2024 • 7241 views

I raised

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a completed action in the past.

Use "I raised" when you want to talk about an action that was completed in the past. It is in the simple past tense.

Examples:

  • I raised my hand to ask a question.
  • She raised her voice to be heard over the noise.
  • He raised his concerns with the manager.
  • The teacher raised the issue during the meeting.
  • They raised funds for the charity event.

Alternatives:

  • I lifted
  • I elevated
  • I brought up
  • I increased
  • I hoisted

I have raised

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate an action that was completed at some point in the past with a connection to the present.

Use "I have raised" when you want to emphasize that an action was completed in the past and has relevance to the present. It is in the present perfect tense.

Examples:

  • I have raised my concerns with the committee.
  • She has raised her children well.
  • He has raised enough money for the project.
  • They have raised awareness about the issue.
  • We have raised the bar for performance.

Alternatives:

  • I have brought up
  • I have mentioned
  • I have put forward
  • I have presented
  • I have introduced

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