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Meaning of RAISED

Pronunciation:  reyzd

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [adj]  embellished with a raised pattern created by pressure or embroidery; "brocaded silk"; "an embossed satin"; "embossed leather"; "raised needlework"; "raised metalwork"
  2. [adj]  above the surround or above the normal position; "a raised design"; "raised eyebrows"
  3. [adj]  leavened usually with yeast; "raised bread"
 
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 Synonyms: adorned, brocaded, decorated, elevated, embossed, leavened, lifted, up, upraised
 
 Antonyms: lowered
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Raised\, a.
1. Lifted up; showing above the surroundings; as, raised or
   embossed metal work.
2. Leavened; made with leaven, or yeast; -- used of bread,
   cake, etc., as distinguished from that made with cream of
   tartar, soda, etc. See {Raise}, v. t., 4.
{Raised beach}. See under {Beach}, n.
 

 

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