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   arise

   /əˈrʌɪz/

   verb

   • 1. (of a problem, opportunity, or situation) emerge; become apparent: "new difficulties had arisen" Similar come to lightbecome apparentmake an appearanceappearemergecrop/turn upcome aboutsurfacespring upenter into the pictureoccurensueset intranspirecome into being/existencebegincommenceliterary:befallcome to pass
   • ▪ come into being; originate: "the practice arose in the nineteenth century"
   • ▪ occur as a result of: "motorists are liable for damages arising out of accidents" Similar resultproceedfollowensuederivestemaccrueoriginateemanatespringflowbe caused bybe brought about bybe produced by
   • 2. get or stand up: formal, literary "he arose at 9.30" Similar stand upriseget to one's feetget upjump upleap upspring upbecome erectstraighten upOpposite sit downlie down

   Word Origin Old Englishārīsan, from ā- ‘away’ (as an intensifier) + the verb rise.

   Scrabble Points: 5

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishARISE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Arise means ‘happen’ or ‘occur’. We use it with abstract nouns (e.g. problem). The three forms of arise are arise, arose, arisen. It is used in formal contexts: …

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   The meaning of ARISE is to begin to occur or to exist : to come into being or to attention. How to use arise in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Arise.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryARISE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Arise means ‘happen’ or ‘occur’. We use it with abstract nouns (e.g. problem). The three forms of arise are arise, arose, arisen. It is used in formal contexts: …

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   Arise definition: to get up from sitting, lying, or kneeling; rise. See examples of ARISE used in a sentence.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englisharise verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   [intransitive] (old use or literary) to get out of bed; to stand up. He arose at dawn. [intransitive] arise (against somebody/something) (old use) to come together to protest about something or to fight for something. The peasants arose against their masters. Topics Social issues c2.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ariseArise - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   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.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishARISE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If something arises from a particular situation, or arises out of it, it is created or caused by the situation.