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[ US /ɝˈaɪz/ ]
[ UK /ɐɹˈa‍ɪz/ ]
VERB
  1. result or issue
    A slight unpleasantness arose from this discussion
  2. originate or come into being
    a question arose
  3. come into existence; take on form or shape
    a love that sprang up from friendship
    An interesting phenomenon uprose
    A new religious movement originated in that country
    the idea for the book grew out of a short story
  4. rise to one's feet
    The audience got up and applauded
  5. take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
  6. get up and out of bed
    I get up at 7 A.M. every day
    He uprose at night
    They rose early
  7. move upward
    The mist uprose from the meadows
    The fog lifted
    The smoke arose from the forest fire

How To Use arise In A Sentence

  • The greatest difficulty which presents itself in entering the southern mouth arises from what in America are termed snags, that is, large trees, the roots of which are firmly planted in the bed of the river, whilst the branches project up the stream, and are likely to pierce any boat in its passage down. Journals of Two Expeditions of Discovery in North-West and Western Australia, Volume 2
  • In some cases, difficulties arise because of a combination of less individualisation and low survival.
  • Our reaction to a tickling sensation may have arisen from a defence against creepy-crawlies. Times, Sunday Times
  • Martin is a patient teacher and he familiarises us with sailing etiquette and terminology without overloading us with technical information.
  • Doubts have arisen over the viability of the schedule.
  • Language is a collaborative activity Meaning arises as much from what listeners hear as what speakers intend to say.
  • A wild beast does not at once become tame, or a new breed arise in an instant.
  • Complex cases Obviously, a host of more complex cases might arise, involving changes in both supply and demand.
  • You have not chosen to particularise what defects and dilapidations you refer to.
  • Whether you love or hate the new Doctor Who, prepare to polarise your thoughts even further one way or the other, if this latest rumour ever comes to fruition. 2010 June : Chronicles Network: Science Fiction & Fantasy
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