raise vs incline

raise and incline both are nouns.

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

As nouns, incline is a hypernym of raise; that is, incline is a word with a broader meaning than raise:

Other hypernyms of raise include side, slope.

raise (noun)	incline (noun)
the act of raising something	an inclined surface connecting two levels
increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)	an elevated geological formation
the amount a salary is increased
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

raise (verb)	incline (verb)
cause to become alive again	make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief
increase the level of	feel favorably disposed or willing
raise the level or amount of something	be at an angle
raise in rank or condition	lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow
invigorate or heighten	bend or turn (one's ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well
put an end to	have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
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