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raised

11 ENTRIES FOUND:

raised

adj

Definition of RAISED

1
a : done in relief b : having a nap
2
: leavened with yeast rather than with baking powder or baking soda

Examples of RAISED

  1. a plaque with raised lettering
  2. <due to raised levels of mercury in the water, there is a warning against eating the local shrimp>

First Known Use of RAISED

1599

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