arise

verb

ə-ˈrīz How to pronounce arise (audio)
Definition of arisenext
1
as in to wake
to leave one's bed the travelers arose before dawn and were on their way as the sun came up

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2
as in to emerge
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly note in your report any problems that arise while you are conducting the experiment

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3
as in to begin
to come into existence it is not known exactly how mammals arose, but scientists date the earliest mammals to the Triassic period

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4
as in to rise
to move or extend upward slowly the hot-air balloon arose, and the round-the-world flight was begun

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How does the verb arise differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of arise are derive, emanate, flow, issue, originate, proceed, rise, spring, and stem. While all these words mean "to come up or out of something into existence," arise and rise may both convey the fact of coming into existence or notice but rise often stresses gradual growth or ascent.

new questions have arisen
slowly rose to prominence

In what contexts can derive take the place of arise?

The words derive and arise are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, derive implies a prior existence in another form.

the holiday derives from an ancient Roman feast

Where would emanate be a reasonable alternative to arise?

While in some cases nearly identical to arise, emanate applies to the coming of something immaterial (such as a thought) from a source.

reports emanating from the capital

How do flow and spring relate to one another, in the sense of arise?

Flow adds to spring a suggestion of abundance or ease of inception.

words flowed easily from her pen

When might issue be a better fit than arise?

The meanings of issue and arise largely overlap; however, issue suggests emerging from confinement through an outlet.

blood issued from the cut

When is it sensible to use originate instead of arise?

Although the words originate and arise have much in common, originate implies a definite source or starting point.

the fire originated in the basement

When would proceed be a good substitute for arise?

The words proceed and arise can be used in similar contexts, but proceed stresses place of origin, derivation, parentage, or logical cause.

advice that proceeds from the best of intentions

When can spring be used instead of arise?

In some situations, the words spring and arise are roughly equivalent. However, spring implies rapid or sudden emerging.

an idea that springs to mind

When is stem a more appropriate choice than arise?

The synonyms stem and arise are sometimes interchangeable, but stem implies originating by dividing or branching off from something as an outgrowth or subordinate development.

industries stemming from space research

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Recent Examples of arise The latest dispute does not arise from that accord. —Jonathan Stempel, USA Today, 23 May 2025 In May 2019, ESA created the first-ever photo of a TGF, which arose from a thunderstorm over the island of Borneo, in Southeast Asia. —Julian Dossett, Space.com, 23 May 2025 That means the Yankees could demote Hamilton in the event of more poor results, a roster crunch and/or the need for a fresh arm arises. —Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 23 May 2025 President Trump’s intermediary deals with China and the U.K. have done little to convince Jamie Dimon that market volatility arising out of White House tariff policy is over. —Sydney Lake, Fortune, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for arise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arise
  1. wake
  2. emerge
  3. begin
  4. rise
  5. roll out
  6. surface
  7. originate
  8. ascend
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  • Richardson woke him up, saying Leslie was overdosing.
    — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
  • The Long Gray Line and character At West Point, cadets wake before the sun comes up, shoes shined, uniforms squared away.
    — Brianna Keilar, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
Definition of wake
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  • College sports are also a hot topic at the White House and on Capitol Hill, despite almost no actual news emerging from either place.
    — Sam Settleman, New York Times, 1 June 2025
  • Awe often emerges from struggle — the effort required to understand a complex concept, the journey to reach a spectacular vista, or the years of practice needed to appreciate artistic mastery.
    — Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Definition of emerge
Verb
  • In Afghanistan, a war that began after 9/11, 2,465 American lives were lost, and half that many allied troops in the campaign to oust Al Qaeda.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
  • The 3-1 deficit proved too much for the Dodgers to surmount — ending a day that had begun with so much optimism around Ohtani’s two-way talents with a dud of a performance and frustrating series loss in Queens.
    — Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
Definition of begin
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  • The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2025
  • This surge reflects growing investor confidence in NuScale’s distinctive position within the nuclear energy industry, propelled by rising electricity demand amid the AI boom and the swift progression of global electrification.
    — Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Definition of rise
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  • Earlier this month, concert promotion giant Live Nation rolled out its annual summer ticket discount, offering $30 seats to shows in amphitheaters coast-to-coast.
    — Matthew Leimkuehler, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
  • Minnesota rolled out a top tier stating lineup, but didn’t look like the better team, especially in the first half.
    — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 29 May 2025
Definition of roll out
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  • Smith and Diddy have also been friends for years, though Smith has kept his distance ever since the allegations against the rapper first surfaced.
    — Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 23 May 2025
  • Not only will people be more friendly with you, a hint of romantic potential could surface.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 May 2025
Definition of surface
Verb
  • The species, which originates from West Africa, typically stands about 3 feet tall and can weigh up to 600 pounds.
    — Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
  • While the phrase originated during Trump’s first presidential campaign in 2016, TDS has become an increasingly popular diagnosis Trump and his supporters like to give his critics.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 29 May 2025
Definition of originate
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  • This frame, the cut ascends one space from No. 3 to No. 2.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
  • And importantly, the robot can also turn to either side, adopt a skipping gait, and even ascend small steps.
    — Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 May 2025
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