raised
Americanadjective
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fashioned or made as a surface design in relief.
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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
Etymology
Origin of raised
Example Sentences
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Two years ago, Aberdeen City Council said it would take action after teachers raised serious concerns with BBC Scotland News.
From BBC
The decision also raised questions about trade deals Washington has signed.
From Barron's
There was the raised fist that was once a signal for Magic to pass to Kareem for a skyhook.
From Los Angeles Times
Mahan has raised more than $7.3 million since entering the contest in late January, according to campaign finance disclosures of large contributions.
From Los Angeles Times
Her childhood ambition took her to her first teaching job in England before returning to the area where she was raised to teach in Aberfan.
From BBC
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