What Does "they may not" Mean?
Learn what "they may not" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
They may not be my own, but I have raised them.
It means the speaker is insisting that raising the children matters more than biology.
From The Dumb Billionaire Heiress In Love Part I, Episode 22
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is defending their role as a parent by emphasizing that they raised the children themselves.
Usage Scenario
Use this when defending your relationship or role in a family disagreement. It can sound emotionally charged in a conflict.
Better ways to say it
I raised them myself.
They may not be my biological children, but I raised them.
I have raised them.
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