arise
/əˈɹaɪz/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: arises · arising · arose · arisen
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To come up from a lower to a higher position.
Verb
Examples
to arise from a kneeling posture
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To come up from one's bed or place of repose; to get up.
Verb
Examples
He arose early in the morning.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “arise” mean?
To come up from a lower to a higher position.
Is “arise” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.