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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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 None of this is saying that a modular system can't arise within a neural network as a result of its training. —Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 3 Mar. 2025 Unfortunately, things deteriorated further during a pit stop when a problem with securing a wheel arose. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025 Career changes or new opportunities could arise, but don’t rush into anything without looking closely at the details. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025 Whatever potential or perceived conflicts of interest may arise in college sports, few can compare to the controversy of over a century ago, when Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis, a federal judge in Chicago, was appointed as the first commissioner of baseball while still serving on the bench. —Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 3 Mar. 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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  • This woke bill is just one more example of the moral decay that emanates from Democrats who turn away from Christianity.
    — Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Neither woke progressivism nor MAGA populism are terms that would be familiar to Hamilton, Jefferson, Partridge, Thayer, or Jackson.
    — Ryan Shaw / Made by History, TIME, 24 Feb. 2025
Definition of wake
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  • Eyewitnesses have accused government supporters of carrying out execution-style killings and video footage has emerged of mass graves.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Evidence has emerged of the potential speed and usability benefits of having access to real buttons instead of smartphone-like touchscreens.
    — Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of emerge
Verb
  • During a pivotal dinner scene in the latest episode of Season 3, things get less subtle: the topic of politics — specifically, Donald Trump! — comes up as the women begin talking about religion and the traditional role of women in Christianity.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025
  • The Eaton Fire, meanwhile, had just begun in nearby Altadena at around 6:18 p.m. local time.
    — Hanna Park, Karina Tsui and Amanda Jackson, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
Definition of begin
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  • The shift may not only draw anger from Israel's emboldened far right but also aggravate divisions within Trump's own administration between an old conservative guard seeking a more assertive posture on Iran and the rising cadre of Trump loyalists who more closely share the president's vision.
    — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Graffiti, street stickers, and paintings dot the streets, suggesting that millions of Berliners bike through an invisible Fourth Reich that is rising all around them.
    — Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
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  • In the coming months, Wendy’s is rolling out new ways to customize the sweet treat with offerings called Frosty Swirls and Frosty Fusions, the company announced Thursday at its investor meeting.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Amazon One was initially rolled out primarily at Amazon stores and Whole Foods locations, with the vision behind the technology to eventually be deployed to a variety of other settings, including office spaces, stadiums, airports and any other places where identity management is critical.
    — Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.D., J.D., Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of roll out
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  • Reports have surfaced that Aaron Rodgers is on the Giants’ radar. ▪ Dallas Cowboys: The Cowboys have a culture issue, one that might lead to the eventual defection of Micah Parsons, who is clearly tired of Dallas falling short of expectations.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Baker's previous films, including The Florida Project (2017) and Red Rocket (2021), have a lot to say about class and exploitation, and these themes also surface in Anora's ending.
    — Randall Colburn, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of surface
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  • Looking farther into the future, the low-rate mortgages originated in the early 2020s will last for decades, causing low mobility.
    — Bill Conerly, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
  • The team then eliminated the possibility that the X-ray signal may have originated from a small companion star destroyed by the white dwarf rather than a planet.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of originate
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  • While Baylor football descended into football abyss, Joe’s career ascended in banking and private business.
    — Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Feb. 2025
  • In the Vaca Range on the east side of the area, elevations rise to 1,400 feet and receive sun late in the day, while vineyards in the Mayacamas Mountains on the west side ascend to a more moderate 500 feet and benefit from afternoon shade.
    — Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
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