raised
- 01 A2 Elementary
v.the past tense of raise, meaning you lifted something up or increased a level.
v.the past tense and past participle of the transitive verb 'raise', indicating an upward movement or an increase in amount or degree.
Simple“The government raised the price of petrol last month.”
In context“The central bank raised interest rates unexpectedly, causing a sharp reaction in the global currency markets as investors reassessed their positions.”
PitfallThe 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.
- 02 B1 Intermediate
adj.higher than the area around it.
adj.elevated above the surrounding surface; often used to describe textures or patterns in relief.
Simple“The book has a raised pattern on the cover that you can feel.”
In context“The blind student used his fingertips to read the raised dots of the Braille text with impressive speed.”
Synonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.describes bread or dough that has grown bigger because of yeast.
adj.referring to dough or baked goods that have been leavened, typically through the action of yeast.
Simple“A raised doughnut is much lighter and fluffier than a cake doughnut.”
In context“The bakery is famous for its traditional raised breads, which undergo a slow fermentation process to develop a complex flavour profile.”
SynonymsleavenedAntonymsunleavenedflat
Usage raised concerns · raised questions · raised eyebrows