raised
Translation
elevated, brought up, embossed
Examples
He spoke in a raised voice.
He spoke in a raised voice.
She was raised in the countryside.
She was raised in the countryside.
The book has raised lettering on the cover.
The book has raised lettering on the cover.
Grammar Patterns
((raised + noun)) The book has raised lettering.
((to be + raised + <adverbial>)) She was raised in the countryside.
Similar Words
Synonyms: elevated, lifted; Antonyms: lowered, flat
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'raise', from Old Norse 'reisa' meaning 'to lift up'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'raised' platform at a speech – it's higher than the ground. Or 'raised' bread dough, which has risen.