raised

verb
UK: /reɪzd/
US: /reɪzd/

  1. Lifted or moved to a higher position.

    1. She raised her hand to ask a question in class, showing she was engaged. [ ] [ ]
    2. The flag was ceremoniously raised to honor the nation's independence. [ ] [ ]

  2. Brought up or nurtured, especially from childhood.

    1. I was raised in a small town where everyone knew each other well. [ ] [ ]
    2. The children were raised with strong values and a sense of community responsibility. [ ] [ ]

  3. Increased in amount or level.

    1. The company raised its prices due to increased production costs last quarter. [ ] [ ]
    2. The government raised taxes on luxury goods to fund public services effectively. [ ] [ ]

  4. Constructed or built.

    1. The community raised a new school building in just under a year. [ ] [ ]
    2. They raised a monument to honor the veterans of past conflicts overseas. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

elevated built increased
raised adjective

  1. Elevated or lifted up.

    1. The raised platform allowed everyone to see the speaker clearly during the conference. [ ] [ ]
    2. We admired the garden's raised beds, bursting with vibrant flowers in full bloom. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "raised" in English means: Lifted or moved to a higher position., Brought up or nurtured, especially from childhood., Increased in amount or level., Constructed or built..

The phonetic transcription of "raised" is /reɪzd/ in British English and /reɪzd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "raised": elevated, built, increased.

Example usage of "raised": "She raised her hand to ask a question in class, showing she was engaged.". More examples on the page.