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raise vs reach

reach vs raise

raise and reach both are nouns.

raise and reach both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
raise Yes No Yes No
reach Yes No Yes No
As verbs, reach is a hypernym of raise; that is, reach is a word with a broader meaning than raise:
  • raise: establish radio communications with
  • reach: be in or establish communication with
Other hypernyms of raise include contact, get hold of, get through.
raise (noun) reach (noun)
the act of raising something the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
increasing the size of a bet (as in poker) an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
the amount a salary is increased the limit of capability
an upward slope or grade (as in a road) the limits within which something can be effective
raise (verb) reach (verb)
cause to become alive again be in or establish communication with
increase the level of to exert much effort or energy
raise the level or amount of something move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense
raise in rank or condition reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
invigorate or heighten reach a destination, either real or abstract
put an end to reach a goal
bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project place into the hands or custody of
multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3 to gain with effort
cause to be heard or known; express or utter to extend as far as
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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