an increase an increase in pay nounan increase Examplesa rise in the price of raw materials • Oil price rises brought about a recession in world trade. • There has been a rise in sales of 10 per cent or Sales show a rise of 10 per cent. • Salaries are increasing to keep up with the rises in the cost of living. • The recent rise in interest rates has made mortgages dearer.an increase in pay ExamplesShe asked her boss for a rise. • He had a 6 per cent rise in January.(NoteThe US term is raise.)verbto move upwards or to become higher ExamplesPrices or Salaries are rising faster than inflation. • Interest rates have risen to 15 per cent. • Salaries are rising faster than inflation.(Noterising - rose - risen) to move upwards or to become higher