Meaning & Definition of word "Raising"

Raising

/ˈreɪ.zɪŋ/

1. to lift or move to a higher position or level.
- Example: She was raising her hand to ask a question in class.
2. to cause to grow or develop; to rear.
- Example: They are raising three children together.
3. to increase the amount, level, or strength of something.
- Example: The company is raising prices to cover increased production costs.
4. to bring up a topic or issue for discussion.
- Example: He is raising important points during the meeting.
5. to create or establish something, such as a fund or initiative.
- Example: The charity is raising money for disaster relief.

Middle English, from Old English 'rǣsan', meaning to increase or elevate.

raising eyebrows:

to express surprise or disapproval

raising the bar:

to increase standards or expectations

raising the stakes:

to increase the risk or reward in a situation

raise:

To lift or elevate.

rafter:

One of the beams that support the roof.

raiser:

One who raises something.

Meaning: Raising hell

Example Sentence: He was raising hell at the party.

Meaning: Raising the roof

Example Sentence: They were raising the roof with their celebration.