raising

8 definitions • 22 examples

present participle of

to lift something to a higher position:

Would all those in favour please raise their hands?

He raised the window and leaned out.

Mary Quant was the first fashion designer to raise hemlines.

to cause something to increase or become bigger, better, higher, etc.:

The government plan to raise taxes.

I had to raise my voice (= speak more loudly) to make myself heard over the noise.

The inspector said that standards at the school had to be raised.

Our little chat has raised my spirits (= made me feel happier).

to cause to exist:

Her answers raised doubts/fears/suspicions in my mind.

This discussion has raised many important issues/problems.

The announcement raised a cheer/laugh.

I want to raise (= talk about) two problems/questions with you.

I want to start my own business if I can raise (= obtain) the money/cash/capital/funds.

formal The chapel was raised (= built) as a memorial to her son.

to take care of a person, or an animal or plant, until they are completely grown:

Her parents died when she was a baby and she was raised by her grandparents.

The lambs had to be raised by hand (= fed milk by people) when their mother died.

The farmer raises (= breeds) chickens and pigs.

The soil around here isn't good enough for raising (= growing) crops.

If you raise another player in a game of cards, you risk more money than that player has risked:

I'll raise you.

[ + two objects ] I'll raise you $50.

to end or stop:

They agreed to raise the trade embargo if three conditions were met.

After three weeks the siege was raised.

to communicate with someone, especially by phone or radio:

I've been trying to raise Jack/Tokyo all day.