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raise vs enlist

enlist vs raise

raise is a noun but enlist is not a noun.

raise and enlist both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
raise Yes No Yes No
enlist No No Yes No
As verbs, enlist is a hypernym of raise; that is, enlist is a word with a broader meaning than raise:
  • raise: cause to assemble or enlist in military
  • enlist: engage somebody to enter the army
Other hypernyms of raise include draft, muster in.
As verbs, enlist is a hyponym of raise; that is, enlist is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than raise:
  • raise: register formally as a participant or member
  • enlist: engage somebody to enter the army
Other hyponyms of raise include draft, muster in, unionise, unionize, register, matriculate.
raise (noun) enlist (noun)
the act of raising something
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) enlist (verb)
cause to become alive again join the military
increase the level of engage somebody to enter the army
raise the level or amount of something hire for work or assistance
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
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