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rise vs intumesce

intumesce vs rise

rise is a noun but intumesce is not a noun.

rise and intumesce both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rise Yes No Yes No
intumesce No No Yes No
As verbs, intumesce is a hyponym of rise; that is, intumesce is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rise:
  • rise: come to the surface
  • intumesce: move upwards in bubbles, as from the effect of heating; also used metaphorically
Other hyponyms of rise include emerge, resurface, bubble up, swell, well.
rise (noun) intumesce (noun)
the act of changing location in an upward direction
increase in price or value
the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises
the amount a salary is increased
an increase in cost
a growth in strength or number or importance
a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground
a movement upward; rise above the ground
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
rise (verb) intumesce (verb)
return from the dead expand abnormally
get up and out of bed move upwards in bubbles, as from the effect of heating; also used metaphorically
increase in value or to a higher point
become more extreme
go up or advance
rise in rank or status
exert oneself to meet a challenge
become heartened or elated
move upward
increase in volume
come to the surface
rise to one's feet
move to a better position in life or to a better job
come up, of celestial bodies
take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
rise up
come into existence; take on form or shape
Difference between rise and intumesce

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