They raised their hands for a question.

Meaning: This sentence describes people raising their hands to ask a question.

Choice of Words: Raise means to lift something up. Hand is the part of the body at the end of the arm. Question is an inquiry or request for information. When you put them together, it means to lift one's hand to ask a question.

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