raising
UK: ˈreɪzɪŋ | US: ˈreɪzɪŋ
n. the act of lifting or elevating something
vt. present participle of "raise": causing something to move upward
n. the process of nurturing or bringing up (e.g., children, crops)
The word "raising" derives from the Old Norse "reisa" (to raise), influenced by Old English "rǣran" (to rear, lift). The root "raise" retains its core meaning of upward movement, while the suffix "-ing" marks it as a present participle or gerund, indicating ongoing action or state. This combination reflects the word's dual role in describing physical elevation (e.g., raising a flag) and developmental nurturing (e.g., raising children).
The raising of the flag at dawn is a daily tradition.
She is raising awareness about climate change.
Farmers focus on raising crops sustainably.
The charity is dedicated to raising funds for education.
His parents emphasized the importance of raising children with kindness.