adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/ˈfʌndˌɹeɪzɪŋ/
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Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
adj
Meaning 1
Relating to raising money (funds), particularly for charities.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: attributive, not-comparable
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
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noun
Meaning 2
The process of collecting money by requesting donations from individuals and businesses.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From fund + raising.
Across languages
Translations
36 source translations are retained for this English entry.