unintentionally-raised
|un-in-ten-tion-al-ly-raised|
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/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli reɪzd/
(raise)
elevate or increase
Etymology
Etymology Information
'raise' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'rǣran,' where 'rǣran' meant 'to lift or elevate.'
Historical Evolution
'rǣran' transformed into the Middle English word 'reisen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'raise.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to lift or elevate,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to bring up or increase.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
brought up or elevated without deliberate intention.
The unintentionally-raised issue caused a lot of debate.
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Last updated: 2025/05/28 17:22