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 Words From

• self-raising adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of raising¹

raise + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The findings show that distraction and multitasking significantly increase response latency and impair the decision-making of the remote driver, potentially raising safety concerns.

From Science Daily

In one set of tests, seven participants wore the patch during daily activities such as cycling, raising an arm or leg, performing mental arithmetic, meditating, eating meals and consuming energy drinks.

From Science Daily

Federal prosecutors accused him and his associates of offering $265 million to Indian officials and lying about the bribery scheme to Wall Street investors when raising money for a massive renewable energy project.

From New York Times

Researchers have been raising alarms about health data privacy for years.

From Los Angeles Times

The Sinn Féin deputy leader added that his "strength and courage in the face of illness served as an inspiration to many, as he became a powerful advocate for raising awareness of cancer".

From BBC

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