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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:
lift elevate uplift upraise hoist take up upheave upthrust
2.

increase the amount, level, or strength of.

Example:
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the bank raised interest rates
Synonym:
increase put up push up up mark up step up lift augment escalate inflate swell add to jack up bump up heighten amplify magnify intensify boost turn up louden
Antonym:
lower reduce
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