arise
Americanverb (used without object)
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arises,
present (3rd person singular)
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arose,
past
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arisen,
past participle
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arising
present participle
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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
Derived Forms
Inflected Forms
Participles
Conjugated Forms
Present
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arisesimple
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arisessimple
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have arisenperfect
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has arisenperfect
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am arisingprogressive
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are arisingprogressive
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is arisingprogressive
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have been arisingperfect progressive
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has been arisingperfect progressive
Past
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arosesimple
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had arisenperfect
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was arisingprogressive
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were arisingprogressive
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had been arisingperfect progressive
Future
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."
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Example Sentences
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“I don’t think specific exemptions address the massive gray areas that arise in pregnancy,” she said.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
And Coxon said that is where more issues could arise.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
At the same time, astrobiologists have long been aware that apparently lifelike features can sometimes arise through non-biological processes.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026
Can the rest of your savings weather major expenses that could arise in old age outside of homeownership — mainly, healthcare or long-term-care needs?
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
To trace out that chain, let us now remind ourselves how large dense populations themselves arise.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
Tragedy arises from the one-sidedness of their claims.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
"The threat from an eruption comes from the ejection of incandescent rocks accompanied by heavy ashfall. Another potential hazard arises from lava flows if the eruption resumes and continues," agency head Lana Saria said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
However, a significant concern arises when new foods enter the market, as there are currently no established regulations to monitor mycotoxins.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026
A number of stories are tied to the sensational mystery that arises when Eliza May’s coffin is opened and found to be empty.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
The lumberjacks and environmentalists love me equally, but a problem arises when a group of lesser scientists spread the rumor that the leaves of my trees cause cancer in laboratory animals.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
“The shortfall would become especially problematic if a conflict arose with an opponent whose arsenal included large numbers of ballistic and cruise missiles,” according to the report, adding China maintains such an arsenal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
The controversy arose from the fact that there was a 77-centimetre discrepancy between the officially measured distance of the pit lane and the real shortest route a driver could legally take.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Questions also arose about whether the Clippers were properly reimbursed for Leonard’s expenses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Another hurdle arose in February of this year, when the European Commission launched an investigation into the firm's compliance with the Digital Services Act.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
A long whoop and clamor with whistling and foot-stomping arose in the room.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
Since England won the second Test at Lord's, a debate has arisen about ticket prices for the home Ashes next summer.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
"It's if we have slowly arisen from the bottom of the sea," A/Prof. Duggin says.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026
Questions about central bank independence have also arisen after President Prabowo nominated his nephew, Thomas Djiwandono, as a BI deputy governor early this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
They’re right here, in high summer, on Paris’ oldest bridge, the Pont Neuf, where an enormous art installation, a trompe l’oeil inflatable snow-clad mountain range, has arisen over the river Seine.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2026
Try as they might, they could not nap, for it was still morning, and although they had arisen well before dawn, they were much too excited to sleep.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
The Harvard Office of Technology Development is actively pursuing patent protection and commercialization opportunities for the innovations arising from this research.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 12, 2026
Gomez said Nicaragua's claims "involve the most serious breaches of obligations arising under... general international law".
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
According to the California Department of Insurance, 11,300 State Farm policyholders filed homeowner claims arising from last year’s L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
It characterized the injury as one arising from “offense, disagreement, or distaste” and reasoned that allowing such an interest to establish standing could permit citizens to challenge virtually any government project that offends their sensibilities.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
On top of its self-generated shortcomings, Shenandoah has a lot of problems arising from factors largely beyond its control.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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