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raise vs run up

run up vs raise

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

raise and run up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
raise Yes No Yes No
run up No No Yes No
As verbs, run up is a hyponym of raise; that is, run up is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than raise:
  • raise: raise from a lower to a higher position
  • run up: raise by using ropes and pulleys
raise (noun) run 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) run up (verb)
cause to become alive again pile up (debts or scores)
increase the level of raise by using ropes and pulleys
raise the level or amount of something fasten by sewing; do needlework
raise in rank or condition make by sewing together quickly
invigorate or heighten accumulate, sometimes as a debt
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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