Raised: meaning, definitions and examples

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raised

 

[ reɪzd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

in a higher position

Elevated to a higher level or position than before. Lifted to a higher point or position. Increased in amount or degree.

Synonyms

elevated, increased, lifted

Examples of usage

  • He raised his hand to ask a question.
  • She raised the flag as a symbol of victory.
  • The company raised its prices due to increased demand.
Context #2 | Verb

to bring up or lift to a higher position or level

To lift or move to a higher position or level. To cause to rise or elevate. To increase the amount, level, or intensity of something.

Synonyms

elevate, hoist, lift

Examples of usage

  • He raised the trophy in celebration.
  • She raised her children with love and care.
  • The government raised taxes to fund public services.

Translations

Translations of the word "raised" in other languages:

🇵🇹 levantado

🇮🇳 उठाया हुआ

🇩🇪 erhoben

🇮🇩 diangkat

🇺🇦 піднятий

🇵🇱 podniesiony

🇯🇵 上げられた

🇫🇷 élevé

🇪🇸 levantado

🇹🇷 yükseltilmiş

🇰🇷 높아진

🇸🇦 مرفوع

🇨🇿 zvýšený

🇸🇰 zvýšený

🇨🇳 提升了的

🇸🇮 dvignjen

🇮🇸 upphækkaður

🇰🇿 көтерілген

🇬🇪 აწეული

🇦🇿 yüksəldilmiş

🇲🇽 levantado

Etymology

The word 'raised' comes from the Old English word 'ræsan', which means 'to cause to rise', derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'raisijan'. The concept of raising something has been present in human history for centuries, with various civilizations using lifting and elevating techniques in construction, agriculture, and daily life.

See also: raise, upraised.

Word Frequency Rank

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