This is the 13795th most frequent German word.
erhob
"Erhob" is the past tense of "erheben," meaning "raised" or "lifted" in English.
In this sentence, 'erhob' is used to convey a physical action of raising something, demonstrating its literal use.
Der König erhob sein Schwert, um das Signal für den Angriff zu geben.
The king raised his sword to give the signal for the attack.
Here, 'erhob' metaphorically represents the action of voicing or presenting an objection, showing its application in non-physical contexts.
Die Bürger erhoben Einspruch gegen die neuen Gesetze.
The citizens protested against the new laws.
In this context, 'erhob' means to elevate or uplift something to a higher level, illustrating its use in an abstract sense.