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raiser

|rais-er|

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/ˈreɪzər/

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/ˈreɪzə/

(raise)

elevate or increase

Base FormPluralPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjective
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'raiser' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'reysen,' where 'reysen' meant 'to raise or lift.'

Historical Evolution

'reysen' transformed into the modern English word 'raise,' and eventually became 'raiser' as a noun form.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to lift or elevate,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person or thing that raises something.

The fundraiser was a successful money raiser for the charity.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42