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raise vs intensify

intensify vs raise

raise is a noun but intensify is not a noun.

raise and intensify both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
raise Yes No Yes No
intensify No No Yes No
As verbs, intensify is a hypernym of raise; that is, intensify is a word with a broader meaning than raise:
  • raise: increase the level of
  • intensify: make more intense, stronger, or more marked
Other hypernyms of raise include compound, deepen, heighten.
raise (noun) intensify (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) intensify (verb)
cause to become alive again become more intense
increase the level of make more intense, stronger, or more marked
raise the level or amount of something increase in extent or intensity
raise in rank or condition make the chemically affected part of (a negative) denser or more opaque in order produce a stronger contrast between light and dark
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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