raised

American

[reyzd] / reɪzd /

adjective

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

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of raised

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

Example Sentences

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World oil prices dived on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump raised hopes of an end to the Iran war.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Because the twins were raised in the same households, researchers could compare how much of the differences between them came from genetics versus environment.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

He also raised doubts about trying to stretch the GOP’s finite voters to win all nine seats.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The amateurishness of the website should perhaps have raised questions.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

She raised her narrow, contoured eyebrows at me.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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