raised

Definition

  • adjective: higher than the surrounding area or surface
  • adjective: done in relief
  • synonyms: leavened, stir, stir up

Examples

  • Many people 'raised their voices' [='spoke out'] in protest. = Many 'voices were raised' in protest.

  • The audience 'raised' a cheer [=the audience cheered] at the end of the speech.

  • The city has temporarily 'raised' [='lifted'] its ban on smoking in bars.

Movie quotes

  • (..) the big man. Thanks. Your costume is pretty. Oh, it's not a costume. I'm an elf. Well, technically, I'm a human, But I was raised by elves. Oh, I'm a human raised by humans. Hmm. Cool. So? It's a boy... buddy's your son. That's very impossible. (..)
    2003 Elf
  • (..) But had been so committed to Building toys, he... He, well, had forgotten to Settle down. Santa. Yes, yes, I... I raised buddy. I was his adopted father. Though buddy grew twice as fast, He... he wasn't any different from the other children. Chuckles not too fast, buddy. (..)
    2003 Elf