raised
/reizd/
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Definition
- 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
- increased in amount or degree
- raised temperature
- embellished with a raised pattern created by pressure or embroidery
- brocaded silk
- an embossed satin
- embossed leather
- raised needlework
- raised metalwork
- located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
- a raised design
- raised eyebrows