arise

Definitions

1. verb

   To come up from a lower to a higher position.

   Example

   • to arise from a kneeling posture
   ≈rise≈spring≈stand up
2. verb

   To come up from one's bed or place of repose; to get up.

   Example

   • He arose early in the morning.
   ≈awaken≈see Thesaurus:wake
3. verb

   To spring up; to come into action, being, or notice; to become operative, sensible, or visible; to begin to act a part; to present itself.

   Examples

   • A cloud arose and covered the sun.
   • A new challenge will arise every time you think you've solved the last one.
   ≈appear≈come about
4. noun

   Arising, rising.

   Example

   • And if before the Sunne haue meaſured heauen With triple circuit thou regreet vs not, We meane to take his mornings next ariſe. For meſſenger, he will not be reclaim’d, And meane to fetch thee in deſpight of him.