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raised

The correct spelling is raised.

How to pronounce raised

/ɹeɪzd/
verb

IPA: /ɹeɪzd/

Say it like: Ray-sed

The correct spelling is raised. (physical) To cause to rise; to lift or elevate. For example: "to raise your hand if you want to say something; to raise your walking stick to defend yourself"

Usage Examples

to raise your hand if you want to say something; to raise your walking stick to defend yourself

We need to raise the motivation level in the company.

Despite all the call congestion, she was eventually able to raise the police.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.(physical) To cause to rise; to lift or elevate.
  2. 2.To create, increase or develop.
  3. 3.To establish contact with (e.g., by telephone or radio).
  4. 4.To respond to a bet by increasing the amount required to continue in the hand.
  5. 5.To exponentiate, to involute.

adjective

  1. 1.Embossed, in relief.

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