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raised

v. · adj.
US //ˈɹeɪzd// UK //ɹˈeɪzd// raised
  1. 1 lifted or increased (v.)
    A2 Elementary

    the past tense of raise, meaning you lifted something up or increased a level.

    the past tense and past participle of the transitive verb 'raise', indicating an upward movement or an increase in amount or degree.

    Example

    The government raised the price of petrol last month.

    Example

    The central bank raised interest rates unexpectedly, causing a sharp reaction in the global currency markets as investors reassessed their positions.
    Pitfall
    The sun raised at six this morning.
    The sun rose at six this morning.

    Do not confuse 'raised' (transitive, needs an object) with 'rose' (intransitive). You raise a flag, but the sun rises.

  2. 2 sticking out from a surface (adj.)
    B1 Intermediate

    higher than the area around it.

    elevated above the surrounding surface; often used to describe textures or patterns in relief.

    Example

    The book has a raised pattern on the cover that you can feel.

    Example

    The blind student used his fingertips to read the raised dots of the Braille text with impressive speed.
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  1. 3 bread made with yeast (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Technical Cooking

    describes bread or dough that has grown bigger because of yeast.

    referring to dough or baked goods that have been leavened, typically through the action of yeast.

    Example

    A raised doughnut is much lighter and fluffier than a cake doughnut.

    Example

    The bakery is famous for its traditional raised breads, which undergo a slow fermentation process to develop a complex flavour profile.
    • leavened

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