RAISED Synonyms: 524 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈrāzd

as in increased

being at a higher level than average due to raised levels of mercury in the water, there is a warning against eating the local shrimp

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as in elevated

being positioned above a surface directed the filming of the movie's battle scene from a raised platform

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as in standing

rising straight up the 63 Braille characters are made up of one to six raised dots arranged in a matrix

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raised

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verb

past tense of raise

as in lifted

to move from a lower to a higher place or position he asked members of the audience to raise their hands if they had been to his show before

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as in fostered

to bring to maturity through care and education since she was only two when her mother died, the girl was raised mainly by her aunt

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as in provoked

to bring (something volatile or intense) into being a proposal to cover the library's red brick with vinyl siding raised a mighty ruckus with those favoring historical preservation

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as in elicited

to draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved) the lawsuit raised old resentments that had never been completely extinguished

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as in erected

to fix in an upright position the mattress will fit into the moving truck only if we raise it on its side

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as in built

to form by putting together parts or materials raised a memorial on the site of the historic event

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as in grew

to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care raises ducks, geese, and other exotic fowl ultimately destined for the dinner table

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as in expanded

to make greater in size, amount, or number the multiplex raised the ticket price

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as in promoted

to move higher in rank or position he was recently raised to lieutenant in the fire department

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as in introduced

to present or bring forward for discussion one member of the tour raised the subject of appropriate attire for visits to sacred sites in the Holy Land

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as in voiced

to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion) too afraid to raise an objection

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of raised

Adjective

The rash may begin as small, flat, round discolorations that become raised and fluid-filled (clear or pus) before scabbing. —

Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 29 July 2022

Verb

San Francisco officials have been struggling to work through backlogs of proposals to install more speed bumps, raised crosswalks, and concrete islands to improve safety. —

Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026 Their professionalism has raised the overall level of care, in his view. —

Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for raised

Recent Examples of Synonyms for raised

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Curtis Reigh, one of nine Republicans running for county commissioner, also cited the lack of public comment at board meetings as a reason for increased interest among candidates, including younger contenders.

— Rhiannon Evans, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2026
Allergy season brings airborne irritants, which include tree, grass, and ragweed pollen that trigger immune responses, which cause increased swelling.

— Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026