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upraised

The correct spelling is upraised.

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verb

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The correct spelling is upraised. To raise something up; to elevate. For example: "He stood there, with upraised glass, waiting for others to join him in a toast; holding the glass as though it were his upraised sword, challenging others to show disprespoect to one he honored."

Usage Examples

He stood there, with upraised glass, waiting for others to join him in a toast; holding the glass as though it were his upraised sword, challenging others to show disprespoect to one he honored.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To raise something up; to elevate.
  2. 2.To move something upright; to erect.

adjective

  1. 1.Lifted, raised, held high.

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