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raised

American  
[reyzd] / reɪzd /

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.


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Etymology

Origin of raised

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

Example Sentences

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Other work has raised similar questions about antibacterial mouth rinses.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

Experts raised concerns about shoddy construction and signs of erosion.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

The company quickly raised prices and kept marketing spending in check.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

But it added it wanted to address concerns raised about "the disruption caused by living next to a pop-up camping site".

From BBC • May 25, 2026

At once scores of voices demanded that they be raised again.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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