Raising: meaning, definitions and examples
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raising
[ ˈreɪzɪŋ ]
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.
in agriculture
The act of cultivating crops or livestock.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Raising cattle requires a lot of space and resources.
- The farmers are focused on raising wheat this season.
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
Word origin
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.