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express vs raise

raise vs express

express and raise both are nouns.

express is an adjective but raise is not an adjective.

express and raise both are verbs.

express is an adverb but raise is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
express Yes Yes Yes Yes
raise Yes No Yes No
As verbs, raise is a hyponym of express; that is, raise is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than express:
  • express: articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
  • raise: cause to be heard or known; express or utter
express (noun) raise (noun)
rapid transport of goods the act of raising something
public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)
mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system the amount a salary is increased
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
express (adjective) raise (adjective)
not tacit or implied
without unnecessary stops
express (verb) raise (verb)
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise cause to become alive again
give expression to increase the level of
serve as a means for expressing something raise the level or amount of something
indicate through a symbol, formula, etc. raise in rank or condition
send by rapid transport or special messenger service invigorate or heighten
obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action put an end to
manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait) bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project
multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3
cause to be heard or known; express or utter
put forward for consideration or discussion
activate or stir up
establish radio communications with
pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth
cause to assemble or enlist in military
bet more than the previous player
bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
construct, build, or erect
cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques
create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
raise from a lower to a higher position
cause to puff up with a leaven
move upwards
collect funds for a specific purpose
look after a child until it is an adult
give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
register formally as a participant or member
express (adverb) raise (adverb)
by express
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