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arise

1 of 1verb
/ɜ.ˈraɪz/
Forms:arising,arose,arisen
1

to stand up or get up from a sitting position

  • 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.
  • The soldier quickly arose when the commanding officer entered the room.
  • Participants were instructed to arise at the signal, marking the beginning of the ceremony.
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2

to get up from a lying position

  • 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.
  • It was challenging for him to arise promptly on Mondays after a busy weekend.
  • Even during vacations, he couldn't resist the urge to arise at his usual time.
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3

to begin to exist or become noticeable

B2
  • 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.
  • Tensions began to arise among team members due to differing opinions on the project's direction.
  • A sense of urgency arose when the company realized the impending deadline for product launch.
4

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

  • Veins that arise from the main artery supply blood to the legs.
  • Crops that arise from well-tended soil usually grow more robustly.
  • Creative ideas can arise from observing the natural world.
  • The outbreak probably arose from contaminated water sources.
  • The lake arises from the merging of two major tributaries.
5

to rebel or participate in an uprising against established authority

  • 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.
  • Throughout history, many movements have arisen as a response to social injustice and inequality.
  • The rebels arose against the oppressive rulers, seeking to overthrow the unjust regime.
  • The students decided to arise in protest, demanding reforms in the education system.
6

(of some substances) to rise into the air

  • 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.
  • Steam arose from the boiling pot of water as it reached its boiling point.
  • The sun began to rise, and the morning fog slowly arose from the river.
  • A cloud of dust arose from the construction site as the machinery stirred up the dirt.
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7

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

  • 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.
  • The ancient castle slowly arose from the mist as we approached on the boat.
  • As the fog lifted, the lighthouse arose from the coastline, guiding our ship.
  • The outline of the island gradually arose from the sea as the boat drew near.