Raising: meaning, definitions and examples

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raising

 

[ ˈreɪzɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in finance

The process of collecting funds from investors for a specific purpose, such as starting a new business or funding a project.

Synonyms

collecting, gathering, obtaining

Examples of usage

  • Many startups rely on raising capital from venture capitalists.
  • She is in charge of raising funds for the charity event.
Context #2 | Noun

in agriculture

The act of cultivating crops or livestock.

Synonyms

cultivating, farming, growing

Examples of usage

  • Raising cattle requires a lot of space and resources.
  • The farmers are focused on raising wheat this season.
Context #3 | Verb

in parenting

To bring up or care for a child.

Synonyms

bringing up, caring for, nurturing

Examples of usage

  • She did a great job raising her children.
  • It takes a village to raise a child.

Translations

Translations of the word "raising" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aumentando

🇮🇳 बढ़ाना

🇩🇪 Erhöhung

🇮🇩 menaikkan

🇺🇦 підвищення

🇵🇱 podnoszenie

🇯🇵 上昇

🇫🇷 augmentation

🇪🇸 aumento

🇹🇷 artırma

🇰🇷 증가

🇸🇦 زيادة

🇨🇿 zvyšování

🇸🇰 zvyšovanie

🇨🇳 增加

🇸🇮 povečanje

🇮🇸 hækkun

🇰🇿 көтеру

🇬🇪 გაზრდა

🇦🇿 artırma

🇲🇽 aumento

Etymology

The word 'raising' has roots in Old English and Middle English, where it originally meant 'to cause to rise'. Over time, its meanings expanded to include the financial and agricultural contexts we use today. The verb form of 'raising' has been used for centuries to describe the act of bringing up or nurturing children.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,661, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.