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 Word Forms

• nonraised adjective
• self-raised adjective
• unraised adjective
• well-raised adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of raised¹

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

Example Sentences

Retailers will be hoping their Black Friday deals attract shoppers, but tariffs have raised concerns that consumers with lower incomes may hesitate to spend against a backdrop of elevated inflation.

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The company raised its forecast for sales growth, saying it will come in at the higher end of a previously guided range.

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If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this article you can find details of support on the BBC Action Line.

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But Musk’s comments raised more questions than answers.

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Not a single eyebrow would have been raised inside Anfield had he been put out of his misery at half-time.

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