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set off vs raise

raise vs set off

set off is not a noun while raise is a noun.

set off and raise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
set off No No Yes No
raise Yes No Yes No
As verbs, raise is a hyponym of set off; that is, raise is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than set off:
  • set off: direct attention to, as if by means of contrast
  • raise: bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project
Other hyponyms of set off include pick up, foreground, highlight, play up, spotlight.
As verbs, raise is a hyponym of set off; that is, raise is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than set off:
  • set off: provoke or stir up
  • raise: activate or stir up
set off (noun) raise (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)
set off (verb) raise (verb)
cause to burst with a violent release of energy cause to become alive again
set in motion or cause to begin increase the level of
direct attention to, as if by means of contrast raise the level or amount of something
provoke or stir up raise in rank or condition
put in motion or move to act invigorate or heighten
depart for someplace put an end to
make up for 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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