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Meaning of the word raising in English

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raising

Verb

1.

lift or move to a higher position or level.

Example:
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she raised both arms above her head
Synonym:
liftelevateupliftupraisehoisttake upupheaveupthrust
2.

increase the amount, level, or strength of.

Example:
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the bank raised interest rates
Synonym:
increaseput uppush upupmark upstep upliftaugmentescalateinflateswelladd tojack upbump upheightenamplifymagnifyintensifyboostturn uplouden
Synonym:
lowerreduce
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