Raising Definition & Meaning
raising
- adjective
- increasing in quantity or value; "a cost-raising increase in the basic wage rate"
- noun
- the event of something being raised upward; "an elevation of the temperature in the afternoon"; "a raising of the land resulting from volcanic activity"
- the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child
- helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community; "they debated whether nature or nurture was more important"
"Raising" in song lyrics
See how raising is used in real songs:
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"Guns blazing wanted worldwide for hell raising"
Cocoa Brovas f/ M.O.P. — Bucktown USA (Remix) -
"what I looked like before and after the Spirit raising"
The Cross Movement — The Rescue -
"And what I'm 'pose to do, with this son that I'm raising"
Custom Made Gangstas — Appreciate Love
Words that rhyme with raising
Usage tips for "raising"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "raising" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for raising to find words that pair well.