n.
Pronunciation: ' r ī z
Function: intransitive verb
Inflected Form: rose \ ' r ō z \ ; ris · en \ ' ri-z ə n \ ; ris · ing \ ' r ī -zi ŋ \
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English r ī san; akin to Old High German r ī san to rise
Date: before 12th century
1 a : to assume an upright position especially from lying, kneeling, or sitting b : to get up from sleep or from one's bed
2 : to return from death
3 : to take up arms < rise in rebellion>
4 : to respond warmly : APPLAUD ― usually used with to <the audience rose to her verve and wit>
5 chiefly British : to end a session : ADJOURN
6 : to appear above the horizon <the sun rise s at six>
7 a : to move upward : ASCEND b : to increase in height, size, volume, or pitch
8 : to extend above other objects <mountain peaks rose to the west>
9 a : to become heartened or elated <his spirits rose > b : to increase in fervor or intensity <my anger rose as I thought about the insult>
10 a : to attain a higher level or rank <officers who rose from the ranks> b : to increase in quantity or number
11 a : to take place : HAPPEN b : to come into being : ORIGINATE
12 : to follow as a consequence : RESULT
13 : to exert oneself to meet a challenge < rise to the occasion>
synonyms see SPRING