to make something increase in value or price
何かの価値や価格を上げる (nanika no kachi ya kakaku o ageru)
"Rising fuel costs have pushed up transportation expenses."
"燃料費の高騰が輸送費を押し上げた。" (nenryōhi no kōtō ga yusōhi o **oshiageta**.)
to become less strict or critical toward someone
to try hard to get something done or accepted
to gain control of a government or organization, often by fo...
to tell someone important or shocking news
to progress or advance in the direction of change or improve...
to focus your attention fully on something important
