Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Elevated or lifted above a surface or normal position: Describes something that is higher than its surroundings or has been moved to a higher level.
   • Increased in level, amount, or intensity: Refers to something that has been made greater, such as volume, temperature, or awareness.
   • Decorated with a raised design: Describes a surface ornamented with a pattern that stands out in relief.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The platform was raised two feet above the floor.
  • There is a raised risk of flooding after heavy rains.
  • She looked at him with raised eyebrows, expressing surprise.
  • The book has a beautiful cover with raised lettering.

Advanced Usage

• "to be raised on something": To have been brought up or nurtured with a particular thing (often food, ideas, or culture). This is a common idiomatic use derived from the verb "to raise."

  • He was raised on classical music and literature.

• In a technical or scientific context: Often used to describe elevated levels or states.

  • Patients with raised blood pressure require monitoring.

Variants and Related Words

• Raise (verb): To lift or move something to a higher position; to increase an amount, level, or condition; to bring up a child.

  • Please raise your hand if you have a question.
  • The company decided to raise prices.
  • They worked hard to raise their children in a loving home.

• Raiser (noun): A person or thing that raises something (e.g., fund-raiser).

• Raising (noun/gerund): The act of lifting, increasing, or bringing up.

Synonyms

• Elevated: Lifted up; at a higher level.
• Increased: Made greater in size, amount, or degree.
• Embossed: Decorated with a raised design.
• Uplifted: Raised up physically or spiritually.

Related Phrases

• Raised awareness: Increased public knowledge or concern about an issue.

  • The campaign succeeded in raised awareness about climate change.

• Raised platform: A stage or surface that is higher than the surrounding area.

  • The speaker stood on a raised platform so everyone could see.

Related Idioms

• Raise the bar: To set a higher standard.

  • Their innovative product has raised the bar for the entire industry.

• Raise eyebrows: To cause surprise or mild disapproval.

  • His extravagant spending habits raised eyebrows among his colleagues.

Adjective

1. increased in amount or degree
   • raised temperature
2. embellished with a raised pattern created by pressure or embroidery
   • brocaded silk
   • an embossed satin
   • embossed leather
   • raised needlework
   • raised metalwork
3. located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
   • a raised design
   • raised eyebrows