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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4
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 The latest dispute does not arise from that accord. —Jonathan Stempel, USA Today, 23 May 2025 In May 2019, ESA created the first-ever photo of a TGF, which arose from a thunderstorm over the island of Borneo, in Southeast Asia. —Julian Dossett, Space.com, 23 May 2025 That means the Yankees could demote Hamilton in the event of more poor results, a roster crunch and/or the need for a fresh arm arises. —Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 23 May 2025 President Trump’s intermediary deals with China and the U.K. have done little to convince Jamie Dimon that market volatility arising out of White House tariff policy is over. —Sydney Lake, Fortune, 16 May 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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  • Other moms responded with similar accounts of staying up to check baby monitors, zooming in to see if their infants were breathing, or waking in panic from vivid dreams.
    — Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
  • Really just to wake him up to the notion that he’s been sleepwalking for the last 10 or 20 years.
    — Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 31 May 2025
Definition of wake
Verb
  • This card often symbolizes new beginnings that emerge from emotional clarity.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
  • College sports are also a hot topic at the White House and on Capitol Hill, despite almost no actual news emerging from either place.
    — Sam Settleman, New York Times, 1 June 2025
Definition of emerge
Verb
  • But what began as an ordinary evening would soon become one of the region's most haunting cold cases.
    — Christina Coulter, People.com, 7 June 2025
  • Meanwhile, in the UFC 316 PPV card co-headliner, Julianna Pena begins her second stint as the women’s 135-pound champ against former PFL lightweight champion Kayla Harrison.
    — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Definition of begin
Verb
  • This could further exacerbate the challenges facing first-time homebuyers in the state, who are struggling to get on the property ladder due to historically high mortgage rates, rising prices, and growing housing costs.
    — Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
  • Keeler isn’t the first Notre Dame graduate to rise in the Navy ranks.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
Definition of rise
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  • Earlier this month, concert promotion giant Live Nation rolled out its annual summer ticket discount, offering $30 seats to shows in amphitheaters coast-to-coast.
    — Matthew Leimkuehler, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
  • Leaning into the company’s growth capabilities, DRI rolled out its first-party delivery service through various partnerships which has expanded sales channels and improved guest experience, and these improvements are showing up on the top and bottom lines.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 29 May 2025
Definition of roll out
Verb
  • Similar efforts to cap the number of students from overseas have surfaced in the U.S. and abroad.
    — Anna Esaki-Smith, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
  • Woods also earned Trump's seal of approval after news surfaced of his relationship with Vanessa Trump, the president's former daughter-in-law.
    — Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Definition of surface
Verb
  • While the phrase originated during Trump’s first presidential campaign in 2016, TDS has become an increasingly popular diagnosis Trump and his supporters like to give his critics.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 29 May 2025
  • The species, which originates from West Africa, typically stands about 3 feet tall and can weigh up to 600 pounds.
    — Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
Definition of originate
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  • The Rooms The resort's 148 guest rooms and 40 suites ascend toward the ocean in different tiers on flourishing mountainsides.
    — Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2025
  • Per the chart below, this would take NFLX past an ascending trendline starting from its December highs.
    — Schaeffer's Investment Research, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Definition of ascend

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