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

Domestic U.S. legal issues aside – and concerns have been raised on those grounds, too – the killings in the Caribbean violated the human right to life, an ancient principle codified today in leading human rights treaties.

From Salon

He also raised a concern that the Gerd could start a "new system of earthquakes".

From BBC

Questions have been raised about Sabalenka's emotional strength in the final stages of the Grand Slams.

From BBC

Concerns have repeatedly been raised that the time it takes to complete the registration process could lead to big queues, particularly at space-constrained Dover.

From BBC

The 27-year-old Belarusian has again been the WTA Tour's most dominant player this season, but question had still been raised about her emotional composure in the latter stages of the Grand Slams.

From BBC

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