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raise vs take in

take in vs raise

raise is a noun but take in is not a noun.

raise and take in both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
raise Yes No Yes No
take in No No Yes No
As verbs, take in is a hypernym of raise; that is, take in is a word with a broader meaning than raise:
  • raise: collect funds for a specific purpose
  • take in: call for and obtain payment of
Other hypernyms of raise include collect.
raise (noun) take in (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) take in (verb)
cause to become alive again make (clothes) smaller
increase the level of take into one's family
raise the level or amount of something take up mentally
raise in rank or condition fool or hoax
invigorate or heighten serve oneself to, or consume regularly
put an end to take up as if with a sponge
bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project fold up
multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3 express willingness to have in one's home or environs
cause to be heard or known; express or utter accept
put forward for consideration or discussion take in, also metaphorically
activate or stir up hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
establish radio communications with see or watch
pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
cause to assemble or enlist in military call for and obtain payment of
bet more than the previous player visit for entertainment
bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level provide with shelter
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic suck or take up or in
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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