collocation · neutral
raise taxes
/reɪz ˈtæksɪz/RAISE TAX·es
Band 4-5task2speaking
to increase the amount or rate of taxes people pay
Examples
“The government decided to raise taxes to cover the budget deficit.”
“Politicians often avoid promising to raise taxes during campaigns.”
“Raising taxes can be unpopular but sometimes necessary for public services.”
Band 8 sentence
“While raising taxes is politically risky, it may be necessary to address growing budget deficits.”
Collocations
- raise taxes on
- raise income taxes
Word family
raise vtax / taxes ntaxation n
Common mistakes
put up tax→raise taxes
increase the taxation→raise taxes
Say it for a higher band
5increase taxes→6collect more taxes→7+raise taxes
Synonyms
increase taxes
Easily confused
increase taxes
“The government plans to increase taxes next year.”
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