raised

/reɪzd/
verb
  1. Lifted or moved something to a higher position.
    • The workers raised the heavy crate onto the truck.
    • He raised the window to let in fresh air.
    • She raised her hand to ask a question.
  2. Increased the amount, level, or value of something.
    • The company raised salaries for all employees.
    • They raised the temperature in the room because it was cold.
    • The store raised the price of milk by 50 cents.
  3. Brought up a child or young animal; cared for until grown.
    • She raised three children while working full-time.
    • My grandparents raised me after my parents passed away.
    • The farmer raised chickens and pigs on his land.
  4. Brought up a topic, question, or issue for discussion.
    • During the meeting, he raised concerns about the new policy.
    • She raised the question of who would pay for the repairs.
    • The student raised an interesting point in class.
  5. Collected or gathered money, people, or support.
    • They raised a team of volunteers to clean the park.
    • The charity raised over $10,000 for the local hospital.
    • We raised enough funds to build a new playground.
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adjective
  1. Higher than the surrounding surface; embossed or elevated.
    • The cake had a raised design on top.
    • We sat on a raised platform to watch the parade.
    • The map had raised lines to show mountain ranges.
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