English dictionary
rise
/r/aI/z/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a growth in strength or number or importance
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the act of changing location in an upward direction
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an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
ExamplesThe car couldn't make it up the rise.
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a movement upward
ExamplesThey cheered the rise of the hot-air balloon.
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the amount a salary is increased
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the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises
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a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground
Synonyms liftSource: WordNet 3.0
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(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
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an increase in cost
ExamplesThey asked for a 10% rise in rates.
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increase in price or value
Synonyms advanceSource: WordNet 3.0
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The act of rising, or the state of being risen.
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verb
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move upward
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increase in value or to a higher point
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rise to one's feet
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rise up
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come to the surface
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come into existence; take on form or shape
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move to a better position in life or to a better job
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go up or advance
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become more extreme
Synonyms heightenSource: WordNet 3.0
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get up and out of bed
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rise in rank or status
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become heartened or elated
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exert oneself to meet a challenge
ExamplesRise to a challenge.
Rise to the occasion.
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take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
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increase in volume
Synonyms proveSource: WordNet 3.0
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come up, of celestial bodies
ExamplesThe sun also rises.
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return from the dead
ExamplesChrist is risen!
The dead are to uprise.
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To move from a lower position to a higher; to ascend; to mount up. Specifically: -- <sd><i>(a)</i></sd> To go upward by walking, climbing, flying, or any other voluntary motion; as, a bird <i>rises</i> in the air; a fish <i>rises</i> to the bait.
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To go up; to ascend; to climb; as, to <i>rise</i> a hill.
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