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raising

|rais/ing|

/ˈreɪzɪŋ/

(raise)

elevate or increase

Base Form	Plural	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Noun	Adjective
raise	raises	raisers	raises	raised	raised	raising	raiser	raising	raised

Etymology

Etymology Information

'raise' originates from Old Norse, specifically the word 'reisa,' where 'reisa' meant 'to lift or erect.'

Historical Evolution

'reisa' transformed into the Middle English word 'reisen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'raise'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to lift or erect,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to elevate or increase.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the act of lifting or elevating something.

The raising of the flag was a proud moment.

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Verb 1

present participle of 'raise'.

She is raising her hand to ask a question.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35