Main Entry:

arise

Pronunciation:

\ə-ˈrīz\

Function:

intransitive verb

Inflected Form(s):

arose \-ˈrōz\ ; aris·en \-ˈri-z^ən\ ; aris·ing \-ˈrī-ziŋ\

Etymology:

Middle English, from Old English ārīsan, from ā-, perfective prefix + rīsan to rise — more at abide

Date:

before 12th century

1: to get up : rise2 a: to originate from a source b: to come into being or to attention3: ascend

synonyms see spring