rise
verb (used without object)
to get up from a lying, sitting, or kneeling posture; assume an upright position.
has risen
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present perfectof rise (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Butts’ profile has risen in recent years as Inglewood has become the home of the Rams, Chargers and Clippers, transforming the city into a sports and entertainment powerhouse.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Per capita gross domestic product has risen 367% in real purchasing power since 1947.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
Across all buildings, the median special assessment bill has risen from $930 to $1,100 in the last four years.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
While immigration has risen in previous years, foreigners only make up around 3% of the population and opposition to accepting more has grown.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
Spending on jails and prisons by state and federal governments has risen from $6.9 billion in 1980 to nearly $80 billion today.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
