Distend and Raise

Distend

Distend verb - Cause to expand as it by internal pressure.

Raise and distend are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Raise" instead a verb "Distend".

Raise

Raise verb - To make greater in size, amount, or number.
Usage example: the multiplex raised the minimum age for paid admissions from four to six

Distend and raise are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Distend" instead a verb "Raise".

Nearby Words: raised, raising
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