Adolescence /ˌæd

present /prɪˈzent/ verb [ T ] INTRODUCE
2. UK to introduce a television or radio show
She presents the late-night news.
3. formal to introduce a person
May I present Professor Carter? Later on I'd like to present you to the headteacher.
4. present yourself
to arrive somewhere and introduce yourself
He presented himself at the doctor's at 9.30 a.m. as arranged.
5. present itself
If something presents itself, it happens An opportunity suddenly presented itself.
raise /reɪz/ verb [ T ] LIFT
1. to lift something to a higher position
Would all those in favour please raise their hands ?
He raised the window and leaned out. Mary Quant was the first fashion designer to raise hemlines.
raise /reɪz/ verb [ T ] INCREASE
2. to cause something to increase or become bigger, better, higher, etc
The government plan to raise taxes .
I had to raise my voice (= speak more loudly) to make myself heard over the noise.
The inspector said that standards at the school had to be raised.
Our little chat has raised my spirits (= made me feel happier) .