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raising

Pronunciation: [ˈreɪzɪŋ]

Word

Learn how to use raising in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “growth”

(verb) to lift something to a higher position or to increase the amount of something. Like when you lift your hand up or when you make more money at work.

Example

She is raising her hand to ask a question in class.

Example

He is not raising his grade because he didn’t do his homework.

Example

Are you raising your voice so everyone can hear you?

Context: “growth”

(noun) an act of making something go up or increasing something. It can be about lifting something physically or improving things like money or grades.

Example

The committee approved a raising of funds for the community project.

Example

There was no raising of funds for the event this year.

Example

Is there a raising of the score happening after the next game?

Context: “parenting”

(noun) the process of taking care of children and helping them grow. It involves teaching them and making sure they stay safe and healthy.

Example

Raising children can be a joyful experience.

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Raising children is not easy when there is no support.

Example

What challenges have you faced while raising your kids?

How to pronounce raising

Pronunciation: [ˈreɪzɪŋ]

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