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raise vs upset

upset vs raise

raise and upset both are nouns.

raise is not an adjective while upset is an adjective.

raise and upset both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
raise Yes No Yes No
upset Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, upset is a hyponym of raise; that is, upset is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than raise:
  • raise: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
  • upset: cause to lose one's composure
raise (noun) upset (noun)
the act of raising something an improbable and unexpected victory
increasing the size of a bet (as in poker) the act of disturbing the mind or body
the amount a salary is increased the act of upsetting something
an upward slope or grade (as in a road) a tool used to thicken or spread metal (the end of a bar or a rivet etc.) by forging or hammering or swaging
an unhappy and worried mental state
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
raise (adjective) upset (adjective)
thrown into a state of disarray or confusion
mildly physically distressed
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom
used of an unexpected defeat of a team favored to win
raise (verb) upset (verb)
cause to become alive again disturb the balance or stability of
increase the level of defeat suddenly and unexpectedly
raise the level or amount of something form metals with a swage
raise in rank or condition move deeply
invigorate or heighten cause to lose one's composure
put an end to cause to overturn from an upright or normal position
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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