/ əˈraɪz; NAmE / verb ( arose / əˈrəʊz; NAmE əˈroʊz/, arisen / əˈrɪzn; NAmE /) [ v ]
1.
(rather formal ) ( especially of a problem or a difficult situation ) to happen; to start to exist
SYN occur :
A new crisis has arisen.
We keep them informed of any changes as they arise.
Children should be disciplined when the need arises (= when it is necessary) .
A storm arose during the night.
2.
arise (out of / from sth) (rather formal ) to happen as a result of a particular situation :
injuries arising out of a road accident
Emotional or mental problems can arise from a physical cause.
Are there any matters arising from the minutes of the last meeting?
3.
( formal ) to begin to exist or develop :
Several new industries arose in the town.
4.
( old use or literary ) to get out of bed; to stand up :
He arose at dawn.
5.
( old use ) to come together to protest about sth or to fight for sth :
The peasants arose against their masters.
6.
( literary ) ( of a mountain, a tall building, etc. ) to become visible gradually as you move towards it
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WORD ORIGIN
Old English ārīsan , from ā- away (as an intensifier) + the verb rise .