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upraised

adj · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Lifted, raised, held high.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic, nonstandard, not-comparable

Examples

  • He stood there, with upraised glass, waiting for others to join him in a toast; holding the glass as though it were his upraised sword, challenging others to show disprespect to one he honored.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

simple past and past participle of upraise

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, participle, past

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

held up in the air

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • stood with arms upraised
  • her upraised flag

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: lifted

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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