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raised

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raised  (rzd)
adj.
1. Projecting from a flat background; in relief; embossed: a raised design.
2. Made light and high by yeast or other leaven.
raised
Adjective
higher than the surrounding area: a small raised platform
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.raised - located or moved above the surround or above the normal position; "a raised design"; "raised eyebrows"
lowered - below the surround or below the normal position; "with lowered eyes"
2.raised - embellished with a raised pattern created by pressure or embroidery; "brocaded silk"; "an embossed satin"; "embossed leather"; "raised needlework"; "raised metalwork"
brocaded, embossed
adorned, decorated - provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
3.raised - increased in amount or degree; "raised temperature"
elevated
increased - made greater in size or amount or degree


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As we reached the raised enclosure I saw our judges.
The Gods of Mars by Burroughs, Edgar Rice View in context
He cocked his eye at the hole again, and took a long look; raised up and shook his head; stepped around to the other side of the hole and took another look from that side; shook his head again.
A Tramp Abroad by Twain, Mark View in context
Every time he got money he got drunk; and every time he got drunk he raised Cain around town; and every time he raised Cain he got jailed.
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