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arise

[uh-rahyz]

verb (used without object)

arose, arisen , arising .
  1. to get up from sitting, lying, or kneeling; rise.

    He arose from his chair when she entered the room.

  2. to awaken; wake up.

    He arose at sunrise to get an early start to the beach.

  3. to move upward; mount; ascend.

    A thin curl of smoke arose lazily from the cabin.

    Synonyms: climb
  4. to come into being, action, or notice; originate; appear; spring up.

    New problems arise daily.

    Synonyms: emanate, flow, emerge
  5. to result or proceed; spring or issue (sometimes followed byfrom ).

    It is difficult to foresee the consequences that may arise from this action. After such destruction many problems in resettlement often arise.



arise

/ əˈraɪz /

verb

  1. to come into being; originate

  2. (foll by from) to spring or proceed as a consequence; result

    guilt arising from my actions

  3. to get or stand up, as from a sitting, kneeling, or lying position

  4. to come into notice

  5. to move upwards; ascend

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Other Word Forms

  • rearise verb (used without object)
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Word History and Origins

Origin of arise1

First recorded before 900; Middle English arisen, Old English ārīsan; cognate with Gothic ur-reisan; equivalent to a- 3 + rise
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Word History and Origins

Origin of arise1

Old English ārīsan; related to Old Saxon arīsan, Old High German irrīsan; see rise
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Example Sentences

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This suggests that biological changes associated with Alzheimer's may begin many years before symptoms arise, especially in people experiencing metabolic stress or obesity.

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This is all well and good in theory, but it's only sustainable in practice if everyone sticks to the principles when problems arise, as they inevitably do through an F1 season.

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The research also highlights the complex trade-offs that arise when improving air quality, since actions that protect human health can also affect cloud-induced cooling.

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He added: "My resignation letter might clarify my reasons for resigning. It might also serve to inform misconceptions which may have arisen for committee members and viewers."

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One idea is that the earliest spark of a lightning bolt could arise directly from charged ice crystals.

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