raise vs interest

raise and interest both are nouns.

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

As verbs, interest is a hyponym of raise; that is, interest is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than raise:

raise (noun)	interest (noun)
the act of raising something	a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)	a reason for wanting something done
the amount a salary is increased	the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)	a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
	(usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
	a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed
	(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

raise (verb)	interest (verb)
cause to become alive again	excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
increase the level of	be of importance or consequence
raise the level or amount of something	be on the mind of
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