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I was raised vs I have been raised

Both "I was raised" and "I have been raised" are correct, but their verb tenses are different. "I was raised" refers to the past, indicating how someone was brought up or where they grew up. "I have been raised" refers to the present results of being raised in a particular way or environment.

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Last updated: August 17, 2024 • 28167 views

I was raised

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to talk about one's upbringing or where they grew up.

This phrase is used to describe how someone was brought up or where they grew up in the past. It is often used in conversations about childhood or family background.

Examples:

I was raised in a small town.
She was raised by her grandparents.
He was raised in a strict household.
We were raised to be independent.
They were raised with strong values.

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Last updated: October 31, 2024

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Alternatives:

I grew up
I was brought up
I was raised in
My upbringing was
My childhood was

I have been raised

This phrase is correct and is used to emphasize the present result of being raised in a particular way or environment.

This phrase is used to highlight the ongoing impact of one's upbringing or the environment in which they were raised. It focuses on the present result of that upbringing.

Examples:

I have been raised to always be respectful.
She has been raised in a multicultural environment.
He has been raised with a strong work ethic.
We have been raised to value education.
They have been raised to appreciate nature.

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Last updated: October 31, 2024

Sep 24, 2024 ... As an Irish person I have been raised and taught from a young age that the Irish Civil War ended when Éamon De Valera (anti treaty) killed ...
Nov 3, 2020 ... Growing up, I have been raised in a family of doctors and engineers who built the benchmark of expectations from my side to become one.
Jul 10, 2020 ... I have been raised & educated by my catholic faith, but for the life of me have lost faith in the idea that a church would take money from a ...
I have been raised a Roman Catholic my entire life. I have always loved the Jewish faith and customs. I have recently discovered that my mother and her parents
Jun 12, 2019 ... Charlotte Dusel: I have been raised in a Christian home for my entire life (all eleven years!) but have really started to become more ...
Sep 26, 2019 ... “I have been raised by my grandmother for as long as I can remember,” writes VOX ATL's Isabella Cavienss. “When I was younger, I recognized ...
I have been raised in Wallowa and Enterprise, Oregon. I am 16 years old and a Junior at Enterprise High School. My parents are Lucie Lattin and David Lattin ...
Feb 21, 2016 ... As an individual, I am deeply ambitious. I have been raised in a competitive environment where throughout my school and university life, ...
Mar 11, 2017 ... I have been raised in a jungle and have lived in a zoo. · 7y. Originally Answered: If I raised a tiger cub like a domestic cat, would the ...

Alternatives:

I have grown up to be
I have been brought up to
My upbringing has led me to
As a result of my upbringing, I am
My upbringing has shaped me into

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