raised

[ reyzd ]

adjective

1. fashioned or made as a surface design in relief.
2. Cooking. made light by the use of yeast or other ferment but not with baking powder, soda, or the like.

Other Words From

• non·raised adjective
• self-raised adjective
• un·raised adjective
• well-raised adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of raised¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; raise + -ed ²

Example Sentences

But it parallels issues that the court appointed auditors have raised.

From Los Angeles Times

Still, several studies show that the first Trump tariffs — many of which President Joe Biden kept in place and in some cases expanded — raised prices and hurt the economy.

From Salon

Following the general election in July, the Labour government made a number of appointments which raised eyebrows.

From BBC

When the Farm Bill extension expired on Sept. 30, leaders from hunger and food justice organizations nationwide raised alarms about the further delays in federal action that the lapse would likely exacerbate.

From Salon

“I was shocked when the Vatican raised their flag and opposed the human rights language,” said Sostina Takure, from Christian charity ACT Alliance.

From BBC

Related Words

• bred
• educated
• trained