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 bed
2 : to return from death
3 : to take up arms <rise in rebellion>
4 : to respond warmly : applaud —usually used with to <the audience rose to her verve and wit>
5 chiefly British : to end a session : adjourn
6 : to appear above the horizon <the sun rises at six>
7 a : to move upward : ascend b : to increase in height, size, volume, or pitch
8 : 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 number
11 a : to take place : happen b : to come into being : originate
12 : to follow as a consequence : result
13 : to exert oneself to meet a challenge <rise to the occasion>

synonyms see spring