Word
raised
US/ˈɹeɪzd/
UK/ɹˈeɪzd/
Definitions
01lifted or increased
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.
“The government raised the price of petrol last month.”
“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.
02sticking out from a surface
B1 · Intermediate
adj. higher than the area around it.
adj. elevated above the surrounding surface; often used to describe textures or patterns in relief.
“The book has a raised pattern on the cover that you can feel.”
“The blind student used his fingertips to read the raised dots of the Braille text with impressive speed.”
Synonyms
03bread made with yeast
B2 · Upper Intermediate Cooking Technical
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.
“A raised doughnut is much lighter and fluffier than a cake doughnut.”
“The bakery is famous for its traditional raised breads, which undergo a slow fermentation process to develop a complex flavour profile.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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