arise
gb/ɚˈaɪz/ us/ɚˈaɪz/
B1
English
~ 1200
Senses
0 senses
Verb
B1
event
1
begin to exist or happen
To start to happen or appear.
Usage pattern:
[problem/situation/opportunity] arises
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'arise' with 'raise'. 'Arise' is intransitive (no direct object), while 'raise' is transitive (takes a direct object).
Synonyms
occur (More formal and neutral; interchangeable in many contexts.)
|
emerge (Implies gradual appearance or development.)
Antonyms
cease (Means to stop happening or to end.)
Collocations
arise from
|a problem arises
|opportunity arises
|conflict arises
Themes
daily life
|business
|events
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- Several issues arose during the meeting.
- A conflict arose between the two departments.
- If any problems arise, please contact me immediately.
- Opportunities may arise when you least expect them.
Learner examples
- Problems can arise at any time.
- A chance to travel arose last month.
- A new idea arose in the group.
- A problem arose at work.
Verb
B2
action
2
rise from sitting or lying
To get up from bed, a chair, or the ground.
Usage pattern:
[someone] arises [from bed/chair]
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse 'arise' instead of 'get up' in casual contexts; 'arise' sounds more formal or literary for this meaning.
Synonyms
get up (More informal and common in everyday speech.)
Antonyms
lie down (Means to move into a horizontal resting position.)
Collocations
arise early
|arise from bed
Themes
daily life
|daily_life
|body
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- He arose from his chair to greet her.
- She arose early to catch the train.
- The old man slowly arose from the bench.
Learner examples
- I arise at 7 a.m. every day.
- He arose from bed and went to the kitchen.
- She arose from the sofa to open the door.
Verb
formal
B2
relation
3
be caused by something
To happen because of something else.
Usage pattern:
[something] arises from [cause]
Synonyms
result from (Neutral and clear about cause-effect relationship.)
|
stem from (Often used for abstract causes; slightly less formal.)
Antonyms
be unrelated to (Indicates no causal connection exists.)
Collocations
arise from circumstances
|arise out of necessity
Themes
logic
|business
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The dispute arose from a misunderstanding.
- His injury arose from an accident at work.
- Legal issues can arise out of poor planning.
Learner examples
- The problem arose from poor communication.
- Her stress arose from too much work.
- The idea arose from our last meeting.
Grammar
Dictionary form
arise
IPA
GB/ɚˈaɪz/
US/ɚˈaɪz/
Syllables & stress
arise (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (arise)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: arise
- 3rd Person Singular: arises
- Present Participle: arising
- Past: arose
- Past Participle: arisen
Word family
Forms
arises
verb
arising
verb
arose
verb
arisen
verb
Core family
rise
verb A2
Related words
raise
verb A2
Advanced or less common
uprising
noun C1
Highlights
- Irregular past: arose Verb
- Irregular past participle: arisen Verb
Expressions
arise from
1/ɚˈaɪz fɹˈʌm/
fixed phrase
happen because of something
To happen because of something specific.
Examples
- Many health problems arise from poor diet.
- The conflict arose from a simple mistake.
if the need arises
1/ˈɪf ðə nˈid ɚˈaɪzɪz/
fixed phrase
when it becomes necessary
If it becomes necessary to do something.
Examples
- We can hire more staff if the need arises.
- I will call you if the need arises.
should the occasion arise
1/ʃˈʊd ðə ɔkˈeɪʒən ɚˈaɪz/
fixed phrase
formal
if that situation happens later
If that situation happens in the future.
Examples
- Should the occasion arise, we will act quickly.
- We are prepared should the occasion arise.