interest vs raise

interest and raise both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
interest	Yes	No	Yes	No
raise	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, raise is a hypernym of interest; that is, raise is a word with a broader meaning than interest:

Other hypernyms of interest include arouse, elicit, enkindle, evoke, fire, kindle, provoke.

interest (noun)	raise (noun)
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)	the act of raising something
a reason for wanting something done	increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)
the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)	the amount a salary is increased
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something	an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
(usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

interest (verb)	raise (verb)
excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of	cause to become alive again
be of importance or consequence	increase the level of
be on the mind of	raise the level or amount of something
	raise in rank or condition
	invigorate or heighten
	put an end to
	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