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raise vs lower

lower vs raise

raise and lower both are nouns.

raise is not an adjective while lower is an adjective.

raise and lower both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
raise Yes No Yes No
lower Yes Yes Yes No
raise (noun) lower (noun)
the act of raising something the lower of two berths
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 (adjective) lower (adjective)
the bottom one of two
raise (verb) lower (verb)
cause to become alive again make lower or quieter
increase the level of set lower
raise the level or amount of something cause to drop or sink
raise in rank or condition move something or somebody to a lower position
invigorate or heighten look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
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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