raiser
UK: ˈreɪzə | US: ˈreɪzər
n. a person or thing that raises or lifts something
n. (finance) an issuer of new securities
n. (agriculture) a person who breeds or grows plants/animals
The word "raiser" combines the verb "raise" (from Old Norse reisa, meaning "to lift or cause to rise") with the agentive suffix "-er" (from Old English -ere, denoting "one who does an action"). The term emerged in Middle English (14th century) to describe individuals or tools that elevate objects. Its financial and agricultural meanings developed later through metaphorical extension (e.g., "raising" funds or livestock).
The charity organizer is a skilled fundraiser and raiser of awareness.
As a cattle raiser, he monitors herd health closely.
The company acted as the raiser of capital for the startup.
This lever serves as a raiser for heavy machinery.
She became the top stock raiser in the county fair.