Meaning & Definition of word "Raised"

Raised

/reɪzd/

1. past tense of raise; to lift or move to a higher position.
- Example: She raised her hand to ask a question.
2. to cause to grow or to increase in amount or value.
- Example: They raised the funds needed for the project.
3. to bring up or mention.
- Example: He raised an interesting point during the discussion.

1. made higher in position or elevation.
- Example: The restaurant features raised seating areas for a better view.
2. having been brought up in a particular way or environment.
- Example: Raised in a small town, she had a love for nature.

Derived from Old English 'raedan', meaning 'to raise' or 'to lift'.

raised eyebrow:

A sign of skepticism or surprise.

raised to the power of:

In mathematics, to denote exponentiation.

raised in a barn:

A phrase indicating a lack of manners or refinement.

raise:

To lift or elevate.

raiser:

A person or thing that raises.

raising:

The act of lifting or increasing.

Meaning: To bring up a subject.

Example Sentence: He raised the issue of our budget cuts.

Meaning: To make someone wealthy or successful.

Example Sentence: He was raised to the top of the corporate ladder.