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shoulder vs raise

raise vs shoulder

shoulder and raise both are nouns.

shoulder and raise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shoulder Yes No Yes No
raise Yes No Yes No
As verbs, raise is a hypernym of shoulder; that is, raise is a word with a broader meaning than shoulder:
  • shoulder: lift onto one's shoulders
  • raise: raise from a lower to a higher position
Other hypernyms of shoulder include bring up, elevate, get up, lift.
shoulder (noun) raise (noun)
a narrow edge of land (usually unpaved) along the side of a road the act of raising something
the part of a garment that covers or fits over the shoulder increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)
the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm the amount a salary is increased
a ball-and-socket joint between the head of the humerus and a cavity of the scapula an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
a cut of meat including the upper joint of the foreleg
shoulder (verb) raise (verb)
push with the shoulders cause to become alive again
carry a burden, either real or metaphoric increase the level of
lift onto one's shoulders 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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