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raise vs wound

wound vs raise

raise and wound both are nouns.

raise is not an adjective while wound is an adjective.

raise and wound both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
raise Yes No Yes No
wound Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, wound is a hyponym of raise; that is, wound is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than raise:
  • raise: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
  • wound: hurt the feelings of
raise (noun) wound (noun)
the act of raising something the act of inflicting a wound
increasing the size of a bet (as in poker) a casualty to military personnel resulting from combat
the amount a salary is increased a figurative injury (to your feelings or pride)
an upward slope or grade (as in a road) an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
raise (adjective) wound (adjective)
put in a coil
raise (verb) wound (verb)
cause to become alive again cause injuries or bodily harm to
increase the level of hurt the feelings of
raise the level or amount of something
raise in rank or condition
invigorate or heighten
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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