Pronunciation: /ˈreɪzɪŋ/
noun the act of lifting or increasing something
A1 Raising children can be challenging but rewarding.
A2 She is passionate about raising awareness for environmental issues.
B1 The company announced a raising of funds for a new project.
B2 The raising of taxes is a controversial topic in politics.
C1 Her raising of objections during the meeting led to a heated discussion.
C2 The raising of concerns about the safety of the new product caused a delay in its release.
adjective pertaining to something that increases or elevates
A1 She is raising her hand to ask a question in class.
A2 The raising cost of living is making it difficult for many people to afford basic necessities.
B1 The raising concerns about climate change have led to more people taking action to reduce their carbon footprint.
B2 The raising awareness of mental health issues has led to more resources being allocated to support those in need.
C1 The raising number of protests in the city indicate growing dissatisfaction with government policies.
C2 The raising standards of education in this country have resulted in more students achieving higher academic success.
formal The organization is currently raising funds for a new community center.
informal I heard Sarah is raising money for her school trip next summer.
slang I'm raising cash for the concert tickets.
figurative The new policy is raising eyebrows among the employees.
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