raised

adj.

1. Projecting from a flat background; in relief; embossed: a raised design.
2. Made light and high by yeast or other leaven.

adjective

1. Being positioned above a given level: elevated. See rise/fall.
2. Directed or pointed upward: erect, upright, upstanding. See horizontal/vertical/change of position.
3. Abnormally increased, especially in intensity: elevated, heightened, high. See increase/decrease.

adj

Definition: embossed
Antonyms: engraved

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IN BRIEF: adj. - Set upright; Bred; Reared; Elevated.

If I didn't start painting, I would have raised chickens. — Grandma Moses

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The adjective has 4 meanings:

Meaning #1: above the surround or above the normal position
  Antonym: lowered (meaning #1)

Meaning #2: embellished with a raised pattern created by pressure or embroidery
  Synonyms: brocaded, embossed

Meaning #3: leavened usually with yeast

Meaning #4: increased especially to abnormal levels
  Synonym: inflated

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Raised Toilet Seats	raised toilet seat
Raised Queen Aerobed	raised panel ceilings