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raise vs pick up

pick up vs raise

raise is a noun but pick up is not a noun.

raise and pick up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
raise Yes No Yes No
pick up No No Yes No
As verbs, pick up is a hyponym of raise; that is, pick up is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than raise:
  • raise: raise from a lower to a higher position
  • pick up: take and lift upward
raise (noun) pick up (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) pick up (verb)
cause to become alive again gain or regain energy
increase the level of improve significantly; go from bad to good
raise the level or amount of something lift out or reflect from a background
raise in rank or condition get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
invigorate or heighten eat by pecking at, like a bird
put an end to take into custody
bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project take up by hand
multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3 fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
cause to be heard or known; express or utter give a passenger or a hitchhiker a lift
put forward for consideration or discussion take and lift upward
activate or stir up perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily
establish radio communications with register (perceptual input)
pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth buy casually or spontaneously
cause to assemble or enlist in military gather or collect
bet more than the previous player get in addition, as an increase
bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level meet someone for sexual purposes
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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