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raked up


Meanings
  • Verb

    To gather or collect something, typically by raking it up.

    - "The leaves were raked up and piled into the corner."
    - "After the storm, the neighbors came together to rake up the debris in the street."

Variants
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rake up , raked up , rakes up , raking up
Etymology
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The word 'rake' comes from the Old Norse word 'raka', meaning 'to scrape' or 'to scrape off'. The past participle 'raked up' refers to the action of using a rake to gather or collect things.


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  1. Raking leaves is a popular autumn activity in many cultures.

  2. The first rakes were made from branches and bones.

  3. In some parts of the world, people burn leaves instead of raking them up.


Related Concepts
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  1. Raking: The act of using a rake to gather or collect leaves, debris, or other materials.

  2. Leaf raking: The process of collecting leaves using a rake and disposing of them.


Culture
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The term 'raked up' has been used figuratively to describe bringing up old issues or controversies. In literature, it is used in phrases such as 'stirring up old memories' or 'rekindling old feuds'.

How to Memorize "raked up"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize raking leaves into a pile using a rake.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'raked up' with the image of a pile of leaves or debris.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'Rake up leaves, rake up memories' to memorize the meaning of 'raked up'.


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