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.