raising
/ˈɹeɪzɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: raisings
Sense 1
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Nurturing; cultivation; providing sustenance and protection for a living thing from conception to maturity.
Noun
Examples
cattle raising
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “raising” mean?
Elevation.
Is “raising” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.