First Known Use: before 12th century
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1rise
verb \ˈrīz\
: to move upward
: to become higher
: to slope or extend upward
rose \ˈrōz\ ris·en \ˈri-zən\ ris·ing \ˈrī-ziŋ\
Full Definition of RISE
intransitive verb
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a : to assume an upright position especially from lying, kneeling, or sitting b : to get up from sleep or from one's bed
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: to return from death
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: to take up arms <rise in rebellion>
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: to respond warmly : applaud —usually used with to <the audience rose to her verve and wit>
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chiefly British : to end a session : adjourn
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: to appear above the horizon <the sun rises at six>
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a : to move upward : ascend b : to increase in height, size, volume, or pitch
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: to extend above other objects <mountain peaks rose to the west>
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a : to become heartened or elated <his spirits rose> b : to increase in fervor or intensity <my anger rose as I thought about the insult>
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a : to attain a higher level or rank <officers who rose from the ranks> b : to increase in quantity or number
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: to follow as a consequence : result
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: to exert oneself to meet a challenge <rise to the occasion>
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Origin of RISE
Middle English, from Old English rīsan; akin to Old High German rīsan to rise
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Synonym Discussion of RISE
spring, arise, rise, originate, derive, flow, issue, emanate, proceed, stem mean to come up or out of something into existence. spring implies rapid or sudden emerging <an idea that springs to mind>. arise and rise may both convey the fact of coming into existence or notice but rise often stresses gradual growth or ascent <new questions have arisen> <slowly rose to prominence>. originate implies a definite source or starting point <the fire originated in the basement>. derive implies a prior existence in another form <the holiday derives from an ancient Roman feast>. flow adds to spring a suggestion of abundance or ease of inception <words flowed easily from her pen>. issue suggests emerging from confinement through an outlet <blood issued from the cut>. emanate applies to the coming of something immaterial (as a thought) from a source <reports emanating from the capital>. proceed stresses place of origin, derivation, parentage, or logical cause <advice that proceeds from the best of intentions>. stem implies originating by dividing or branching off from something as an outgrowth or subordinate development <industries stemming from space research>.
2rise
noun \ˈrīz also ˈrīs\
: an increase in amount, number, level, etc.
: an upward movement
: the act of advancing to a higher level or position : the process by which something or someone becomes established, popular, successful, etc.
Full Definition of RISE
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a : a spot higher than surrounding ground : hilltop b : an upward slope <a rise in the road>
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: the distance or elevation of one point above another
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a : an increase especially in amount, number, or volume b chiefly British : raise 3b c : an increase in price, value, rate, or sum <a rise in the cost of living>
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: an angry reaction <got a rise out of him>
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: the distance from the crotch to the waistline on pants
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First Known Use of RISE
15th century
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- Synonyms
- ascent, creation, elevation, preference, preferment, promotion, advancement, upgrade, upgrading
RISE[1] Defined for Kids
1rise
verb \ˈrīz\
rose \ˈrōz\ris·en \ˈri-zən\ris·ing \ˈrī-ziŋ\
Definition of RISE for Kids
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: to get up from lying, kneeling, or sitting
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: to get up from sleeping in a bed
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: to go or move up <The leather ball cleared the wall, still rising. — Jon Scieszka, Knights of the Kitchen Table>
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: to swell in size or volume <The river was rising.> <Their voices rose as they argued.>
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: to increase in amount or number <Prices are rising.>
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: to become encouraged or grow stronger <Their spirits rose.>
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: to appear above the horizon <The sun rises at six.>
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: to gain a higher rank or position <He rose to colonel.> <The game rose in popularity.>
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: to come into being <The river rises in the hills.>
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: to successfully deal with a difficult situation <She rose to the challenge.>
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: to return from death
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: to launch an attack or revolt <The people rose in rebellion.>
— ris·er \ˈrī-zər\ noun <an early riser>
2rise
noun
Definition of RISE for Kids
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: an increase in amount, number, or volume <a rise in prices>
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: upward movement <the rise and fall of waves>
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: the act of gaining a higher rank or position <a rise to power>
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: an upward slope
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: a spot higher than surrounding ground
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: an angry reaction <She's just saying that to get a rise out of you.>
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