arise
Americanverb (used without object)
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to get up from sitting, lying, or kneeling; rise.
He arose from his chair when she entered the room.
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to awaken; wake up.
He arose at sunrise to get an early start to the beach.
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to move upward; mount; ascend.
A thin curl of smoke arose lazily from the cabin.
- Synonyms:
- climb
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to come into being, action, or notice; originate; appear; spring up.
New problems arise daily.
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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.
verb
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to come into being; originate
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(foll by from) to spring or proceed as a consequence; result
guilt arising from my actions
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to get or stand up, as from a sitting, kneeling, or lying position
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to come into notice
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to move upwards; ascend
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of arise
First recorded before 900; Middle English arisen, Old English ārīsan; cognate with Gothic ur-reisan; equivalent to a- 3 + rise
Explanation
Arise is a verb that means to get up, maybe to stand or get out of bed, like when you arise in the morning to get ready for the day. The verb arise can apply to people when they get up but it can also apply to issues or situations that come up, like problems that arise when a leader takes away people's rights. What happens next? People might arise, meaning they rebel, protesting the leader's actions, maybe even declaring that they are no longer under his or her rule. If this happens, a new political party will likely arise, meaning "come into existence."
Vocabulary lists containing arise
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Example Sentences
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A photon, for example, comes from an open string vibrating in its simplest mode, while the graviton is thought to arise from a closed vibrating string.
From Science Daily • May 19, 2026
That was echoed by former safeguarding minister Jess Phillips, who told BBC News after watching Panorama it felt "so likely" that issues like this might arise on the show.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Friction in relationships can arise when the partners don’t agree on whether paid time off is a shared resource or an individual one, says Los Angeles-based financial therapist Amanda Clayman.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
"We work continuously to strengthen our safeguards to detect harmful intent, limit misuse, and respond appropriately when safety risks arise," the company said.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
“You shall rule and name all these creatures, and do justice among them, and protect them from their enemies when enemies arise. And enemies will arise, for there is an evil Witch in this world.”
From "The Magician's Nephew" by C. S. Lewis
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