raised

Definition:
1. Above the surround or above the normal position.
2. Embellished with a raised pattern created by pressure or embroidery.
3. Leavened usually with yeast.
4. Increased especially to abnormal levels.

Use 'raised' in a sentence:

• 1. He raised his head from the pillow.
• 2. Not very subtly, he raised the subject of money.
• 3. They found that wrinkled fingers had the exact inverse formation as river drainages, with a raised, interconnected "tree" of bumpy skin, punctuated by diverging, disconnected sunken channels.
• 4. He raised his hand to fend off the blow.
• 5. Animal welfare campaigners raised £ 70 000 for their cause last year.
• 6. He raised the bonnet of McKee's truck.
• 7. I raised my voice to a professorial tone.
• 8. The Pope's hands were raised in benediction.
• 9. They all raised their glasses in salute.
• 10. Milton raised the glass to his lips.
• 11. Tammy was raised by her grandparents.
• 12. No objections were raised at the time.
• 13. Off the living room is a family room with raised wall paneling, a wet bar and another dining area.
• 14. They raised her (as) a Catholic.
• 15. She raised her eyebrows in reproof.
• 16. He raised his hat as a friendly salute.
• 17. He raised his glass. "Here's to neighbours."
• 18. His angry refusal to agree raised the temperature of the meeting.
• 19. I'm glad you raised the subject of money.
• 20. The plans for the new development have raised angry protests from local residents.
• 21. Grossman raised the glass to his lips.
• 22. He raised one arm and then the other.
• 23. She raised the gun and fired.
• 24. He raised a hand in greeting.
• 25. He raised his hand to wave.
• 26. He raised his hand in greeting.
• 27. They were both raised in the South.
• 28. I was born and raised a city boy.
• 29. She raised her eyes from her work.
• 30. He raised himself up on one elbow.
• 31. She raised questioning eyebrows.
• 32. He raised a questioning eyebrow.
• 33. She raised a questioning eyebrow.
• 34. When the gate is raised, the water can flow freely.
• 35. Smokers often have raised blood pressure.
• 36. 3 raised to the power of 3 is 27.
• 37. He raised his arms in a gesture of supplication.
• 38. The article raised doubts about how effective the new drug really was.
• 39. They raised their offer to $500.
• 40. In the meeting, voters raised concerns about health care.