To rise and to raise...

[spiderman]

Hi Alan and Torsten! I often confuse thr words 'To rise" and "To raise" I don 't see the difference in the meaning.
Do these words mean the same?

Thanks in advance
Spiderman

[Alan]

Hi,

Rise no object The sun rises
Raise with object Raise your hand

Alan
_________________
English as a Second Language
You can read my ESL story Good Bye Summer