to cause something to increase
何かを増加させる (nanika o zōka saseru gen'in to naru)
"Rising fuel costs drive up the price of groceries."
"燃料費の上昇が食品の価格を引き上げる。" (Nenyōhi no jōshō ga shokuhin no kakaku o hikiageru.)
to understand something by combining small details
to reduce differences or improve relations
to achieve higher positions in career or life
unable to move because of extreme fear
to encourage someone to stay hopeful and not give up
in my personal opinion or belief