English dictionary
raising
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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the event of something being raised upward
ExamplesA raising of the land resulting from volcanic activity.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child
Source: WordNet 3.0
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helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community
Source: WordNet 3.0
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The act of lifting, setting up, elevating, exalting, producing, or restoring to life.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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increasing in quantity or value
ExamplesA cost-raising increase in the basic wage rate.
Source: WordNet 3.0