(of land or a natural feature) To incline upwards
(of a meeting or a session of a court) To adjourn
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To occur or follow as the consequence of something
“At dawn, we sat by the lake and watched the sun rise above the horizon.”
To receive an advantage from
To be visible, to be seen
To move upwards
“The eagle would spread its wings and rise into the ether.”
To be, or to appear to be, taller than the surrounding landscape
“We drive through the valley as snow-capped mountains rise before us.”
To increase in quantity, size, or degree
“Due to the recent drought, the price of berries would rise significantly.”
To get better
“My purchasing power would rise substantially after I found a better-paying job.”
(of a sound) To become louder or higher in pitch
“His anger boiled, his tone would gradually rise and it looked like he would pop a vein at any moment.”
To get to one's feet
“Please rise when your name is called.”
To get out of bed
“The rays of sunshine filtering through my window at dawn allow me to rise naturally from my slumber.”
To increase in value, status, or level of success
“He had that ambition if you looked in his eyes, and he would rise from mopping floors to working the fries.”
To be restored to life
“The Halloween costumes were so realistic that one could be forgiven for thinking that the dead did, in fact, rise on that day.”
To become disobedient against authority
“Citizens frustrated by the increase in taxes would rise in protest against the government.”
To improve in mood or disposition
“Little Ricky's spirits would rise when his mother promised him a cookie for his good behavior.”
(of land or a natural feature) To incline upwards
“Our journey on foot would only get tougher as the trail continued to rise with each step.”
(of a meeting or a session of a court) To adjourn
“The magistrate declared that court would rise late in the afternoon.”
(rise to) To react with annoyance or anger
“He had neither the time nor the inclination to rise to the provocations from his detractors.”
(of dough) To swell by the action of yeast
“Leave the dough for a moment to allow it to rise.”
Plural for an increase in quantity, size, or degree
“The recent rise in real estate prices is a consequence of lowered interest rates.”
Plural for an increase in physical elevation
“We filled the blimp with helium and watched its rise into the air.”
Plural for an increase in remuneration
“He had worked hard for the company in the last year and hoped for a substantial rise.”
Plural for an improvement in a given criteria or characteristic
“The country's economy was thriving which resulted in a rise in employment across the board.”
Plural for the process of coming into prominence
“His rise into office was controversial and would become a talking point for many years to come.”
Plural for an upward slope or hill
“We ensured that we were adequately dressed and equipped to handle any rise during our hike.”
Plural for a naturally raised area of land
“The view from the top of the rise is spectacular.”
Plural for an angry reaction
“What was supposed to be friendly banter instead resulted in a rise out of him.”
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