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intumesce vs rise

rise vs intumesce

intumesce is not a noun while rise is a noun.

intumesce and rise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intumesce No No Yes No
rise Yes No Yes No
As verbs, rise is a hypernym of intumesce; that is, rise is a word with a broader meaning than intumesce:
  • intumesce: move upwards in bubbles, as from the effect of heating; also used metaphorically
  • rise: come to the surface
Other hypernyms of intumesce include come up, rise up, surface.
intumesce (noun) rise (noun)
the act of changing location in an upward direction
increase in price or value
the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises
the amount a salary is increased
an increase in cost
a growth in strength or number or importance
a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground
a movement upward; rise above the ground
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
intumesce (verb) rise (verb)
expand abnormally return from the dead
move upwards in bubbles, as from the effect of heating; also used metaphorically get up and out of bed
increase in value or to a higher point
become more extreme
go up or advance
rise in rank or status
exert oneself to meet a challenge
become heartened or elated
move upward
increase in volume
come to the surface
rise to one's feet
move to a better position in life or to a better job
come up, of celestial bodies
take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
rise up
come into existence; take on form or shape
Difference between intumesce and rise

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