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raise vs get hold of

get hold of vs raise

raise is a noun but get hold of is not a noun.

raise and get hold of both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
raise Yes No Yes No
get hold of No No Yes No
As verbs, get hold of is a hypernym of raise; that is, get hold of is a word with a broader meaning than raise:
  • raise: establish radio communications with
  • get hold of: be in or establish communication with
Other hypernyms of raise include contact, get through, reach.
raise (noun) get hold of (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) get hold of (verb)
cause to become alive again affect
increase the level of be in or establish communication with
raise the level or amount of something get into one's hands, take physically
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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