Raising

Word RAISING
Character 7
Hyphenation rais ing
Pronunciations /ˈɹeɪzɪŋ/

Definitions and meanings of "Raising"

What do we mean by raising?

(physical) To cause to rise; to lift or elevate.

To create, increase or develop.

To establish contact with (e.g., by telephone or radio).

To respond to a bet by increasing the amount required to continue in the hand.

To exponentiate, to involute.

(of a verb) To extract (a subject or other verb argument) out of an inner clause.

(of a vowel) To produce a vowel with the tongue positioned closer to the roof of the mouth.

To increase the nominal value of (a cheque, money order, etc.) by fraudulently changing the writing or printing in which the sum payable is specified.

To throw (an exception).

Synonyms and Antonyms for Raising

The word "raising" in example sentences

As a general example, clicking on the member's name that was primed to pop up with a Google search for the phrase "raising debt ceiling" would cost taxpayers approximately $4.70 per click. ❋ Jeff Flake (2011)

I used the word "raising" earlier, because schools should be your children's other parents. ❋ Mo Thurman (2012)

Lou, I think that's what you call raising the incentive. ❋ Unknown (2007)

It is exceedingly difficult to put them first in motion, which they call raising them. ❋ Unknown (1902)

Or, does the state have an interest in raising more homosexuals? ❋ Unknown (2010)

Talking about Palin raising money, why is she raising money? ❋ Unknown (2009)

Donohue will begin raising money for the project this summer and roll it out in stages. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I believe in raising good kids is the most important thing in the world. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Mark B'ham, Al: You did a great job in raising your son. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Instead of the blacks constantly crying "racism", why don't they do something to stop the racism they think is going on by raising their children appropriately, taking an active part in raising them, finding out who the baby daddy is .... and quit blaming whitey for every little thing they can just because they get away with it. ❋ Unknown (2009)

It does little to contain raising cost of health care in America, and is a giveaway to the pharmaceutical industry and the health insurance industry. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Congress may have more leeway in raising armies and maintaining navies that in regulating interstate and foreign commerce. ❋ Unknown (2010)

If that is the case, perhaps he was too successful last fall in raising pro-life objections to the healthcare billswimsaturn (Quote) ❋ Unknown (2010)

While banning such cribs would save a few lives, it would also deprive parents a valuable choice in raising their kids as they see fit. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Does the state have an interest in raising more homosexuals? ❋ Unknown (2010)

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