raised

raised Definition

raised (rāzd)

adjective

made in low relief; embossed
having a napped surface, or having the pile cut with a design in relief: said of fabric
leavened with yeast rather than baking powder or soda

raised Synonyms

modif.

Elevated
lifted, hoisted, built high, heightened, set high, in relief, embossed, built, erected, constructed, set up, jerry-built; see also built 1.
Antonyms reduced*, lowered, taken down.
Nurtured
reared, brought up, trained, prepared, educated, fostered, bred, nourished, nursed.
Produced
grown, harvested, cultivated, bred, made, mass-produced, assembly-lined*.

raised Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

incidence: In 2002, GROS published an Occasional Paper entitled ' The Raised Incidence of Winter Deaths ' .
bed: Our plants are grown in the Raised Bed for the color of the bright red flowers which bloom during June.
level: Raised cholesterol levels are a major risk factor for heart disease.
bog: European status and distribution Raised bogs are found in every EU Member State, with the exception of Luxembourg.
choir: The Raised Voices choir sang protest songs and encouraged the other protesters to join in.
kit: Create traditional raised beds within your kitchen or vegetable garden with this easy to use Raised Bed border kit.

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