play vs raise

play and raise both are nouns.

play and raise both are verbs.

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

As verbs, raise is a hyponym of play; that is, raise is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than play:

play: stake on the outcome of an issue
raise: bet more than the previous player

Other hyponyms of play include back, bet on, gage, game, punt, stake, play, see.

play (noun)	raise (noun)
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement	the act of raising something
(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession	increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)	the amount a salary is increased
an attempt to get something	an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
a preset plan of action in team sports
activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules
the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
utilization or exercise
movement or space for movement
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
a theatrical performance of a drama
a weak and tremulous light
a state in which action is feasible
the removal of constraints
(in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds

play (verb)	raise (verb)
engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously	cause to become alive again
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind	increase the level of
exhaust by allowing to pull on the line	raise the level or amount of something
consider not very seriously	raise in rank or condition
participate in games or sport	invigorate or heighten
bet or wager (money)	put an end to
contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle	bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project
put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game	multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3
make bets	cause to be heard or known; express or utter
stake on the outcome of an issue	put forward for consideration or discussion
shoot or hit in a particular manner	activate or stir up
employ in a game or in a specific position	establish radio communications with
use or move	pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth
use to one's advantage	cause to assemble or enlist in military
manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination	bet more than the previous player
discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream	bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level
replay (as a melody)	summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
perform music on (a musical instrument)	construct, build, or erect
play a role or part	cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques
perform on a certain location	create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise
be performed or presented for public viewing	call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
cause to emit recorded audio or video	raise from a lower to a higher position
pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity	cause to puff up with a leaven
perform on a stage or theater	move upwards
emit recorded sound	collect funds for a specific purpose
play on an instrument	look after a child until it is an adult
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence	give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly	register formally as a participant or member
cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space
engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion
behave in a certain way
be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children
act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome
behave carelessly or indifferently
be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way

play vs raise

play and raise both are nouns.

play and raise both are verbs.

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