Raising
ˈreɪzɪŋ
Definitions
2 meaningsTo lift something to a higher position; to increase the amount, level, or quantity of something; to bring up or rear a child.
ˈreɪzɪŋ
To lift or move something to a higher position.
She is raising her hand to ask a question.
💡 Simply: When you're RAISING something, you're moving it up or making it bigger. Like RAISING a hand to ask a question or RAISING your voice when you're excited. Also think of raising a child, which is helping them grow up.
👶 For kids: Making something go up! Like, RAISING your hand, or RAISING a toy up high.
More Examples
They are raising money for the charity.
The company is raising prices due to increased costs.
Her parents raised her to be kind and respectful.
How It's Used
"The workers are raising the beams into place."
"The company is raising capital through a new round of investments."
The act of lifting something or the act of bringing up or rearing a child, or the act of increasing the amount of something (e.g. fundraising)
ˈreɪzɪŋ
The act of lifting or moving something to a higher position or the act of bringing up a child.
The raising of the sail was a signal to begin the race.
💡 Simply: RAISING can also be what happens when you lift something up or the process of growing up a kid. For instance, the RAISING of a flag involves lifting it up.
👶 For kids: It's like the act of making something go up, like RAISING a toy up high, or how parents are RAISING their kids.
More Examples
Raising funds for the school was a community effort.
The raising of children requires patience and love.
How It's Used
"The raising of the roof was a complex process."
"Raising children is a challenging but rewarding experience."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
raising the bar
To set a higher standard or expectation.
"The new CEO is raising the bar for employee performance."
raise a stink
To complain or protest loudly and publicly.
"The customers raised a stink about the price increase."
raise hell
To create a disturbance or cause trouble.
"The protesters raised hell about the new policy."
From Middle English *reisen*, from Old English *rǣsan* (“to raise, lift up, set up, build, excite”), from Proto-Germanic *raizijaną* (“to raise”).
The word 'raise' has been used since the Old English period to describe the action of lifting or elevating something. Its usage has expanded over time to include financial and social contexts.
Memory tip
Imagine RAISING a flag to the top of the pole or raising the VOLUME on the TV. Think about the ACT of raising.
Word Origin
"to lift"