raise vs express

raise and express both are nouns.

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

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

Other hypernyms of raise include give tongue to, utter, verbalise, verbalize.

raise (noun)	express (noun)
the act of raising something	rapid transport of goods
increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)	public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops
the amount a salary is increased	mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

raise (adjective)	express (adjective)
	not tacit or implied
	without unnecessary stops

raise (verb)	express (verb)
cause to become alive again	articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
increase the level of	give expression to
raise the level or amount of something	serve as a means for expressing something
raise in rank or condition	indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
invigorate or heighten	send by rapid transport or special messenger service
put an end to	obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action
bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project	manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait)
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

raise (adverb)	express (adverb)
	by express