raising

[rey-zing]

noun

Linguistics.

1. a rule of transformational grammar that shifts the subject or object of an embedded clause into the subject or object position of the main clause, as in the derivation of The suspect appears to be innocent from It appears that the suspect is innocent.

raising

/ ˈreɪzɪŋ /

noun

1. transformational grammar a rule that moves a constituent from an embedded clause into the main clause See also subject-raising negative-raising

Other Word Forms

• self-raising adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of raising¹

raise + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Meanwhile, the prices index expanded at a quicker pace than in October, the data showed, raising potential caution for Federal Reserve policymakers amid inflation concerns.

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Jack's family have been campaigning to raise awareness about the risks of swimming in cold, open water and are raising funds for a youth club in his name.

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At that meeting—the final one of the year—the BOJ “will consider the pros and cons of raising the policy interest rate and make decisions as appropriate,” Ueda said.

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"We have not learned anything other than raising herds."

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This could reduce its ability to finance more low-income housing and other public works, though elected leaders would likely respond by raising taxes.

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