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Raised

/reɪzd/
verbadjectiveCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To lift or move to a higher position.

    "She raised her hand to ask a question."
As adjective
  1. 1

    Elevated or lifted up.

    "The raised platform provided a better view of the stage."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'raised' is the past participle of the verb 'raise', which originates from the Old English 'rǣsan', meaning 'to rise'. The term has evolved through Middle English, where it was used to denote lifting or elevating something, and has retained this core meaning in modern usage.

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