Main Entry:

¹rise

Pronunciation:

\ˈrīz\

Function:

intransitive verb

Inflected Form(s):

rose \ˈrōz\ ; ris·en \ˈri-z^ən\ ; ris·ing \ˈrī-ziŋ\

Etymology:

Middle English, from Old English rīsan; akin to Old High German rīsan to rise

Date:

before 12th century

1 a: to assume an upright position especially from lying, kneeling, or sitting b: to get up from sleep or from one's bed2: to return from death3: to take up arms <rise in rebellion>4: to respond warmly : applaud —usually used with to<the audience rose to her verve and wit>5chiefly British : to end a session : adjourn6: to appear above the horizon <the sun rises at six>7 a: to move upward : ascend b: to increase in height, size, volume, or pitch8: to extend above other objects <mountain peaks rose to the west>9 a: to become heartened or elated <his spirits rose> b: to increase in fervor or intensity <my anger rose as I thought about the insult>10 a: to attain a higher level or rank <officers who rose from the ranks> b: to increase in quantity or number11 a: to take place : happen b: to come into being : originate12: to follow as a consequence : result13: to exert oneself to meet a challenge <rise to the occasion>

synonyms see spring