Raised
reɪzd
Definitions
3 meaningsTo lift or move something to a higher position or level; to cause to grow or develop; to bring up or rear (children); to increase or elevate.
reɪzd
To lift or move something to a higher position.
The children raised their hands to ask a question.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're lifting a heavy box to put it on a shelf. Or, imagine you're helping a tiny plant grow bigger and taller. *Raised* can be about lifting things or helping things get bigger!
👶 For kids: When you lift something up, you've *raised* it!
More Examples
The company raised its prices due to increased costs.
She was raised in a small town in the countryside.
The construction crew raised the roof of the building.
How It's Used
"The workers raised the beam into place."
"Farmers raised crops on fertile lands."
To bring up, rear, or nurture a child or animal.
reɪzd
To bring (a child) up to maturity.
They raised their children in a loving environment.
💡 Simply: When you *raised* a pet, it means you took care of them, fed them, and helped them grow up healthy and happy. It's similar with people—*raising* a child means to help them grow into good adults!
👶 For kids: When you take care of a baby and help them grow up, you're *raising* them!
More Examples
He was raised by his grandparents.
The farmer raised chickens for eggs and meat.
The villagers raised the orphan after his parents died.
How It's Used
"She was raised in a single-parent household."
"The children were raised with traditional values."
Elevated or increased; brought or lifted to a higher position or level.
reɪzd
Elevated in position or status.
The raised platform provided a better view of the stage.
💡 Simply: Imagine standing on a box. You are *raised* above the ground. It's the same idea, like the ground or level is higher.
👶 For kids: Something that's *raised* is higher up!
More Examples
The raised voices in the argument indicated tension.
The raised garden bed was easier to maintain.
The chef served the meal on a raised platter.
How It's Used
"The raised platform provided a better view."
"A raised voice suggested he was upset."
Synonyms & Antonyms
From Middle English raisen, reisen, from Old Norse reisa (“to raise, lift, erect”), from Proto-Germanic *raizijaną (“to raise”).
The word 'raised' has been used in English since the Middle Ages. The word has evolved in the past, and it still describes the action of lifting or increasing.
Memory tip
Think of *raising* a flag—lifting it upwards.
Word Origin
"to raise, lift, erect"