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reach vs raise

raise vs reach

reach and raise both are nouns.

reach and raise both are verbs.

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