Raised

/reɪzd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

past tense of raise; to lift or move to a higher position.

She raised her hand to ask a question.

to cause to grow or to increase in amount or value.

They raised the funds needed for the project.

to bring up or mention.

He raised an interesting point during the discussion.

adjective

made higher in position or elevation.

The restaurant features raised seating areas for a better view.

having been brought up in a particular way or environment.

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.

To bring up a subject.

He raised the issue of our budget cuts.

To make someone wealthy or successful.

He was raised to the top of the corporate ladder.