raising

American  

[rey-zing] / ˈreɪ zɪŋ /

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.

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raising British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• self-raising
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of raising

raise + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Raising tsunami awareness should go beyond evacuation mapping: safety drills such as evacuation exercises, particularly in schools or gradually introducing public warning signage; contribute to encouraging responsible behavior.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Raising awareness, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of domestic violence survivors — and all survivors — is a goal that we stand behind.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Raising their recommendation to buy from neutral, the analysts acknowledge that ASX has raised its fiscal 2026 cost guidance three times.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Raising the case of 11-year-old Milly Main, who died after contracting an infection at the complex, Sarwar said his party would deliver the "truth and justice" families deserve if he becomes first minister.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Raising his arm, David holds it out so he can see both the road and his watch.

From "Rules" by Cynthia Lord

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