rise

//raɪz//
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Verb

riseInfinitive
risePresent tense
rosePast tense
risenPast participle
risingPresent participle
risesThird-person singular
1

To move upward from a lower position to a higher position.

The balloon rose into the sky.

2

To get up from a lying, sitting, or kneeling position; to stand up.

She rose from her chair to greet the guests.

3

To get out of bed after sleeping.

I usually rise at 6 a.m. every morning.

4

(of the sun, moon, or stars) To appear above the horizon.

The sun rises in the east.

5

To increase in amount, number, value, or intensity.

Prices are rising rapidly.

6

To become louder or higher in pitch.

Her voice rose with excitement.

7

To rebel or revolt against authority.

The people rose against the dictator.

8

(of dough or bread) To swell or expand due to the action of yeast.

Let the dough rise for an hour before baking.

9

To originate or have a source.

The river rises in the mountains.

Noun

riseSingular
risesPlural
1

An upward movement or increase.

There has been a sharp rise in prices.

2

An increase in amount, value, or degree.

There has been a sharp rise in prices this year.

3

An upward slope or hill.

There is a steep rise in the road ahead.

4

The process of becoming more powerful or important.

The rise of social media has changed how we communicate.