raised (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /reɪzd/

Definition

Caused to be lifted or moved to a higher position; brought up and educated (a child).

Examples

• The platform was raised to give the audience a better view.

• She was raised by her grandparents after her parents passed away.

• The government raised taxes to fund public services.

How to Use raised

raise awareness (collocation)

To make more people understand or know about something. — "The documentary helped to raise awareness of the issue."

raise money (collocation)

To collect money for a particular purpose. — "The school is holding a bake sale to raise money for new books."

raise children (collocation)

To bring up children, providing care and education. — "She was raised by her aunt after her parents died."

raise prices (collocation)

To increase the cost of goods or services. — "The supermarket has raised prices on several staple items."

raise a question (collocation)

To ask a question, often one that needs to be considered. — "He raised a question about the project's feasibility."

Synonyms of raised

Words with a similar meaning to raised:

• lifted
• elevated
• brought up
• reared

Antonyms of raised

Words with the opposite meaning to raised:

• lowered
• dropped
• abandoned

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