“Raising” or “Rasing” or “Razing”—Which to use?

“Raising” or “Rasing” or “Razing”

Overview

raising / rasing / razing are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

raising: (noun) the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child. (adjective) increasing in quantity or value.

rasing: NA

razing: (noun) the event of a structure being completely demolished and leveled. (noun) complete destruction of a building.

Pronunciation

raising: r·EY·z·ih·ng

rasing: NA

razing: r·EY·z·ih·ng

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Examples in Context

Examples of “raising”

…in the famous photograph of Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima… Copy
…Artnet that “it’s not about raising money to balance our books;… Copy
…traditional four years, such as raising a child or being required… Copy
…a project or venture by raising small amounts of money from… Copy
…miracles from his life including raising a giant from the dead… Copy
…the British rock band Marillion, raising US$60,000 in donations by means… Copy
…faced the impossible task of raising 100,000 silver marks to redeem… Copy
The system is aimed at raising the accountability of the civil… Copy
…decided to seek other capital raising alternatives." Copy
…has stated his support for raising taxes on higher income individuals. Copy

Examples of “rasing”

With Mighty C. Rasing, another Ilocano writer-musician, they started… Copy

Examples of “razing”

…city restored Ellis Square after razing the City Market parking garage. Copy
…the sole survivor of the razing by the Urban Renewal Programs… Copy
…although at times this involved razing whole villages. Copy
…a 2011 documentary about the razing of public housing projects in… Copy
…dollars) from citizens for not razing the city on their way… Copy

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