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raise vs incite

incite vs raise

raise is a noun but incite is not a noun.

raise and incite both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
raise Yes No Yes No
incite No No Yes No
As verbs, incite is a hypernym of raise; that is, incite is a word with a broader meaning than raise:
  • raise: activate or stir up
  • incite: provoke or stir up
Other hypernyms of raise include instigate, set off, stir up.
raise (noun) incite (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) incite (verb)
cause to become alive again provoke or stir up
increase the level of urge on; cause to act
raise the level or amount of something give an incentive for action
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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