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raise vs construct

construct vs raise

raise and construct both are nouns.

raise and construct both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
raise Yes No Yes No
construct Yes No Yes No
As verbs, construct is a hypernym of raise; that is, construct is a word with a broader meaning than raise:
  • raise: construct, build, or erect
  • construct: make by combining materials and parts
Other hypernyms of raise include build, make.
raise (noun) construct (noun)
the act of raising something an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)
the amount a salary is increased
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
raise (verb) construct (verb)
cause to become alive again reassemble mentally
increase the level of draw with suitable instruments and under specified conditions
raise the level or amount of something make by combining materials and parts
raise in rank or condition put together out of artificial or natural components or parts
invigorate or heighten create by organizing and linking ideas, arguments, or concepts
put an end to create by linking linguistic units
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
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