Arise
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British pronunciation/ɐɹˈa‌ɪz/
American pronunciation/ɝˈaɪz/
arize

Definition & Meaning of "arise"

to arise
01

to stand up or get up from a sitting position

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As the judge entered the courtroom, everyone in attendance respectfully arose out of courtesy.
The audience spontaneously arose in a standing ovation to applaud the exceptional performance.
02

to get up from a lying position

Intransitive: to arise | to arise point in time
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Every morning, she would arise early to enjoy the tranquility of dawn.
As the alarm clock rang, he slowly arose from a restful night's sleep.
03

to begin to exist or become noticeable

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Unexpected challenges can arise during the course of a project, requiring swift problem-solving.
It was only when the sun set that the need for additional lighting arose in the outdoor event.
04

to originate or come into being from a particular source or point

Intransitive: to arise from a point of origin
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Veins that arise from the main artery supply blood to the legs.
Crops that arise from well-tended soil usually grow more robustly.
05

to rebel or participate in an uprising against established authority

Intransitive: to arise against sb | to arise
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The oppressed citizens decided to arise against the tyrannical regime, demanding justice and freedom.
The people were inspired to arise when they witnessed widespread corruption in the government.
06

(of some substances) to rise into the air

Intransitive: to arise from sth
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A mist arose from the valley as the sun began to warm the earth.
Smoke arose from the chimneys of the old factory and disappeared into the sky.
07

(of large or distant objects) to become gradually visible as one gets closer to it

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As we hiked up the trail, the mountain gradually arose on the horizon.
The tall skyscraper began to arise as we drove closer to the city center.
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