raised

[reɪzd]

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.