Search Results

Entry Found...

2 entries found for arise

arise Listen to audioˈraɪz/ verb
aris·es; arose Listen to audioˈroʊz/; aris·en Listen to audioˈrɪz/; aris·ing
[no obj] 1 a : to begin to occur or to exist
These problems arise when people try to avoid responsibility. Questions have arisen concerning/about the company's financial records. The sport arose in the 19th century. The opportunity arose for a new position to be created. A conflict arose because of a misunderstanding. Jobs will be created as/when the need arises. [=jobs will be created when they are needed] Should the need arise, he can defend himself. [=he can defend himself if it is necessary to do so]
b : to begin at a source
Tumors arose in different areas of the skin.usually + from arteries that arise from the aorta small roots arising from the stems The disease probably arose from a virus. The river arises from two main sources.
2 a : to get up from sleep or after lying down
He arose [=(more commonly) rose] refreshed after a good night's sleep.
b : to stand up
He arose [=(more commonly) rose] from his chair.
3 : to move upward
Mist arose [=(more commonly) rose] from the valley.

Link to this page:

Learners Dictionary App

Free: Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day & More

For iPhone

For iPad

Join Us on FB & Twitter

Get the Word of the Day & More

Facebook | Twitter

Browse the Learner's Dictionary

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. E
  6. F
  7. G
  8. H
  9. I
  10. J
  11. K
  12. L
  13. M
  14. N
  15. O
  16. P
  17. Q
  18. R
  19. S
  20. T
  21. U
  22. V
  23. W
  24. X
  25. Y
  26. Z