upraised
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈʌpreɪzd/
KK: /ˈʌpreɪzd/
adjective
Definition
Lifted or held up high, often used to describe something that is elevated or raised above a normal position.
Example
The statue had its arms upraised, welcoming visitors to the park.
Conversation
Did you see the statue with the upraised arms in the park?
Yeah, it looks so powerful and inspiring!
I love how it seems to reach for the sky.
Definitely, it gives a great sense of hope.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
elevated
lifted
raised
Antonyms
lowered
dropped
sunk
verb
Definition
To lift or raise something to a higher position or level.
Example
The statue was upraised to honor the hero.
Tense Forms
Past: upraised
Past Participle: upraised
Conversation
Did you see how the crowd upraised their hands during the concert?
Yeah, it was such an amazing moment!
It really made the atmosphere electric when they all upraised their arms together.
Root Explanation
Upraised → It is formed from "up-" (meaning upward) and "raise" (from Old English "raesan", meaning to lift or elevate). The word "upraised" means lifted or elevated upward.
Memory Tip
Think of something being lifted "upward" — that's what "upraised" means.
Visually Confused Words
unpraised
unraised
unpraise
uprise
raised
praise
unappraised
unphrased