rise
Move upward
To go up from a lower place to a higher place.
[something] rises
- The balloon began to rise into the sky.
- Smoke rose from the chimney.
- The sun rises in the east.
- She watched the bird rise above the trees.
- The sun rises every morning.
- Hot air makes the balloon rise.
- Smoke rises from the fire.
- The plane will rise into the clouds.
Increase in amount or value
To get bigger in number, level, or value.
[something] rises
- House prices have risen sharply this year.
- Temperatures are expected to rise over the weekend.
- The company's profits rose by 10%.
- Unemployment has risen in recent months.
- Prices rise when demand is high.
- Temperatures rise in summer.
- The rent will rise next year.
- Sales rise during the holiday season.
Get up from sitting or lying
To stand up from sitting or lying down.
[someone] rises (from [place])
- He rose from his chair to greet her.
- She rose slowly after the long meeting.
- They all rose when the judge entered the room.
- He rose from his chair.
- She rose to greet him.
- We rose when the teacher came in.
Upward movement or increase
The act of going up or getting bigger in amount or value.
- There has been a sharp rise in fuel costs.
- We watched the rise of the balloon into the sky.
- The rise in temperature was sudden.
- There was a rise in prices.
- We saw a rise in sales.
- The balloon made a slow rise.
Become successful or important
To get more power, success, or importance.
[someone] rises (to [position])
- She quickly rose to fame after her first movie.
- He rose through the ranks to become CEO.
- The general rose to power after the coup.
- She rose to fame quickly.
- He rose to become manager.
- The leader rose to power.
Rebel against authority
To fight against someone who has power, like a government.
[someone/group] rises against [authority]
- The people rose against the dictator.
- Workers rose up against unfair treatment.
- They rose in rebellion and overthrew the regime.
- The people rose against the king.
- Workers rose up for better pay.
- They rose in protest.
- Base: rise
- Plural: rise, rises
- Base: rise
- 3rd Person Singular: rises
- Present Participle: rising
- Past: rose
- Past Participle: risen
- Irregular past: rose Verb
- Irregular past participle: risen Verb
give rise to [something]
1Cause something to happen/exist
To cause something to start or happen.
- His careless remark gave rise to rumors.
- The new policy gave rise to many complaints.
rise above [something]
1Not be affected by difficulty/criticism
To not let problems or unkind words stop you or make you upset.
- She managed to rise above her critics and succeed.
- You need to rise above petty arguments.
rise and shine
1Wake up and get moving happily
Used to tell someone to wake up and start their day with energy.
- Come on, kids, rise and shine! We have a busy day ahead.
- Come on, kids, rise and shine! It’s time for school.
- Rise and shine! It's time for school.
- Rise and shine, we have a busy day ahead.
rise from the ashes
1Recover after destruction/failure
To become successful again after losing everything or failing badly.
- The company rose from the ashes after bankruptcy.
- After the fire, the town managed to rise from the ashes and rebuild.
- Like a phoenix, she rose from the ashes of her past mistakes.
- The company rose from the ashes after bankruptcy and became profitable again.
- Their relationship rose from the ashes after years of problems.
rise from the ashes
2Recover strongly after failure
To become successful or strong again after losing everything or having big problems.
- After years of decline, the club rose from the ashes to win the championship.
- The community rose from the ashes after the wildfire destroyed their homes.