(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 move upwards
“The eagle would spread its wings and rise into the ether.”
To emerge by means of an upward movement
“At dawn, we sat by the lake and watched the sun rise above the horizon.”
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.”
To have its source
“It was eventually discovered that the majestic Marannon would rise out of the Lake Launcocha.”
To be or cause to be at an angle
To rise or stand erect, like bristles
To sound very loudly
To dissipate or fade away
To produce or cause to produce foam
To jump, leap or spring over something
(usually of a liquid) To rise up, to spill over, or to be on the verge of spilling over
An increase in quantity, size, or degree
“The recent rise in real estate prices is a consequence of lowered interest rates.”
An increase in physical elevation
“We filled the blimp with helium and watched its rise into the air.”
An increase in remuneration
“He had worked hard for the company in the last year and hoped for a substantial rise.”
An improvement in a given criteria or characteristic
“The country's economy was thriving which resulted in a rise in employment across the board.”
The process of coming into prominence
“His rise into office was controversial and would become a talking point for many years to come.”
An upward slope or hill
“We ensured that we were adequately dressed and equipped to handle any rise during our hike.”
A naturally raised area of land
“The view from the top of the rise is spectacular.”
An angry reaction
“What was supposed to be friendly banter instead resulted in a rise out of him.”
The beginning of a notable phenomenon or period of time
An inclined surface or slope
The angle at which a straight line or plane is inclined to another
A sudden, widespread occurrence of an undesirable phenomenon
An undulating or throbbing movement
Anger aroused by something perceived as an indignity, notably an offense or injustice
A marked change in form, nature, or appearance
Sharpness or bitterness of words, actions, or disposition
A forceful jump or quick movement
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