raised

• Décrit quelque chose qui se trouve plus haut que la zone ou la surface environnante ; également utilisé pour une personne qui a été élevée d'une certaine manière.

Describes something that is higher than the surrounding area or surface; also used to describe a person who has been brought up in a particular way.

1. Elevated or lifted upA2formal

   Positioned higher than the surrounding area; lifted above the normal level.

   élevé, surélevé

   • The platform was raised to give a better view.
   • She sat on a raised chair to reach the table.
   • The garden has raised beds for growing vegetables.

   Synonymeselevatederecthighliftedstandingupliftedupraised

   Antonymesdepressedflatlowloweredsunken

2. Brought up or nurturedB1formal

   Having been cared for and educated during childhood.

   élevé

   • He was raised in a small town by his grandparents.
   • She was raised to respect others and work hard.
   • Children raised in supportive environments tend to thrive.

   Antonymesabandonedignoredneglected

3. Increased in amount or levelB1formal

   Made higher in quantity, intensity, or degree.

   augmenté, relevé

   • The company raised its prices due to inflation.
   • There was a raised level of concern among the staff.
   • The raised temperature indicated a fever.

   Synonymesaugmentedelevatedenhancedincreasedinflatedintensifiedmultiplied

   Antonymesdecreasedloweredreduced

• Verbe signifiant élever quelque chose à une position plus haute, augmenter une quantité ou un niveau, ou élever un enfant.

A verb used to indicate the act of lifting something to a higher position, increasing in amount or level, or bringing up a child.

1. Lift or move upwardA1formal

   To move something to a higher position or level.

   Élever

   • She raised her hand to ask a question.
   • He raised the flag on the pole.
   • Please raise your glass for a toast.

   Synonymesboostelevateheavehoistliftuplift

   Antonymesdroplowersink

2. Increase amount or levelA2formal

   To make something larger in amount, number, or strength.

   augmenter (quantité ou niveau)

   • The company raised prices due to inflation.
   • They raised the temperature in the room.
   • The government plans to raise taxes next year.

   Synonymesaugmentboostelevateescalateheightenincreaseintensifyuplift

   Antonymesdecreasediminishlowerreduce

3. Bring up or care forA2formal

   To care for and educate a child until adulthood.

   Élever un enfant

   • She raised three children on her own.
   • They were raised in a small village.
   • Good parents raise happy children.

   Synonymesbring upcare foreducatefosternurtureparentrear

4. Mention or bring upB1formal

   To introduce a subject for discussion or consideration.

   soulever (une question)

   • He raised an important point during the meeting.
   • Don't raise that issue again.
   • She raised concerns about the safety procedures.

   Synonymesairbring upbroachintroducementionmootput forwardsuggesttable

Variantes phrasalraise up