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Shyuan Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Raise Me Up or Raise Me?

Hi guys/girls,

The song "Raise Me Up" brought my attention to grammar. I remember someone told me if there's a "Raise" in front, there's no need to use an "Up" at the end, but he could be wrong. May I know whether "Raise Me Up" is correct?

Hope to hear from you guys. Your reply will be very much appreciated Emotion: smile

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"Up" at the end of "raise me up" and "down" at the end of "lower me down" are not necessary, but are common colloquially, so they are not wrong. Also, you should not examine the grammar or word choice of songs or other poetry with an eye toward "correctness", as it's frequently nonstandard.

— CSnyder

  • "Up" at the end of "raise me up" and "down" at the end of "lower me down" are not necessary, but are common colloquially, so they are not wrong.
  • Also, you should not examine the grammar or word choice of songs or other poetry with an eye toward "correctness", as it's frequently nonstandard.
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"Up" at the end of "raise me up" and "down" at the end of "lower me down" are not necessary, but are common colloquially, so they are not wrong.

Also, you should not examine the grammar or word choice of songs or other poetry with an eye toward "correctness", as it's frequently nonstandard.
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ShyuanMay I know whether "Raise Me Up" is correct?
In the sense of 'lift my spirits' I'd say it's just fine.

I would not use 'up' if it meant something like 'to provide care for', as in

My parents raised me to be honest. (not 'raised me up')
We used to raise chickens. (not 'raised up')

CJ

Edit: And by the way, "Raise-m
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Hi CalifJim & CSynder,

Thank you for your explanation Emotion: smile Now I learnt something new
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