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UK
/ɹˈeɪzɪŋ/
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[ US /ˈɹeɪzɪŋ/ ]
[ US /ˈɹeɪzɪŋ/ ]
NOUN
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the event of something being raised upward
a raising of the land resulting from volcanic activity
an elevation of the temperature in the afternoon - the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child
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helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community
they debated whether nature or nurture was more important
ADJECTIVE
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increasing in quantity or value
a cost-raising increase in the basic wage rate
How To Use raising In A Sentence
- I again affirm that I need make no apology for attaching my name to that of one so worthy the esteem of his co-dogs, ay, and co-cats too; for in spite of the differences which have so often raised up a barrier between the members of his race and ours, not even the noblest among us could be degraded by raising a "mew" to the honour of such a thoroughly honest dog. The Adventures of a Dog, and a Good Dog Too
- The cash raising was not unexpected and allows a few more shareholders on board. Times, Sunday Times
- Union officials privately acknowledge that Phoenix's achilles heel has always been the difficulties it would face raising the necessary finance.
- Many other venture capital firms besides InterWest are raising new rounds of capital.
- The only cloud on the immediate horizon is raising a mortgage - especially if you are a first time buyer.
- The layout of the enclosures, paddocks, and yards suggests an emphasis on stock-raising.
- Starting this month, rival United Parcel Service Inc.'s freight division is raising average noncontractual shipping rates in North America by 6.9%, as the industry copes with rapidly rising fuel costs. FedEx to Raise U.S., Canada Freight Rates 6.8%
- Cash will be the vital ingredient as celebrity chefs cook up a special fundraising treat for charity.
- Really?" she said, raising a sardonic eyebrow.
- I reckon we're in danger of raising a whole generation of undiscriminating couch potatoes afflicted by TV-induced Attention Deficit Disorder.