WordCmp.com

wound vs raise

raise vs wound

wound and raise both are nouns.

wound is an adjective but raise is not an adjective.

wound and raise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wound Yes Yes Yes No
raise Yes No Yes No
As verbs, raise is a hypernym of wound; that is, raise is a word with a broader meaning than wound:
  • wound: hurt the feelings of
  • raise: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Other hypernyms of wound include arouse, elicit, enkindle, evoke, fire, kindle, provoke.
wound (noun) raise (noun)
the act of inflicting a wound the act of raising something
a casualty to military personnel resulting from combat increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)
a figurative injury (to your feelings or pride) the amount a salary is increased
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin) an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
wound (adjective) raise (adjective)
put in a coil
wound (verb) raise (verb)
cause injuries or bodily harm to cause to become alive again
hurt the feelings of increase the level 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
Difference between wound and raise

Words related to "raise"


© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.