arise

verb

ə-ˈrīz How to pronounce arise (audio)
Definition of arisenext
1
as in to wake
to leave one's bed the travelers arose before dawn and were on their way as the sun came up

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2
as in to emerge
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly note in your report any problems that arise while you are conducting the experiment

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3
as in to begin
to come into existence it is not known exactly how mammals arose, but scientists date the earliest mammals to the Triassic period

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4
as in to rise
to move or extend upward slowly the hot-air balloon arose, and the round-the-world flight was begun

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How does the verb arise differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of arise are derive, emanate, flow, issue, originate, proceed, rise, spring, and stem. While all these words mean "to come up or out of something into existence," arise and rise may both convey the fact of coming into existence or notice but rise often stresses gradual growth or ascent.

new questions have arisen
slowly rose to prominence

In what contexts can derive take the place of arise?

The words derive and arise are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, derive implies a prior existence in another form.

the holiday derives from an ancient Roman feast

Where would emanate be a reasonable alternative to arise?

While in some cases nearly identical to arise, emanate applies to the coming of something immaterial (such as a thought) from a source.

reports emanating from the capital

How do flow and spring relate to one another, in the sense of arise?

Flow adds to spring a suggestion of abundance or ease of inception.

words flowed easily from her pen

When might issue be a better fit than arise?

The meanings of issue and arise largely overlap; however, issue suggests emerging from confinement through an outlet.

blood issued from the cut

When is it sensible to use originate instead of arise?

Although the words originate and arise have much in common, originate implies a definite source or starting point.

the fire originated in the basement

When would proceed be a good substitute for arise?

The words proceed and arise can be used in similar contexts, but proceed stresses place of origin, derivation, parentage, or logical cause.

advice that proceeds from the best of intentions

When can spring be used instead of arise?

In some situations, the words spring and arise are roughly equivalent. However, spring implies rapid or sudden emerging.

an idea that springs to mind

When is stem a more appropriate choice than arise?

The synonyms stem and arise are sometimes interchangeable, but stem implies originating by dividing or branching off from something as an outgrowth or subordinate development.

industries stemming from space research

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Recent Examples of arise The concern arises because commercial pilots reported seeing ash in the vicinity of the mountain, site of the infamous eruption of May 18, 1980, that killed 57 people. —Doyle Rice, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025 An opportunity arose in the second season, but Martin backed out, according to Vulture. —Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025 Late in the day, a dispute about money or the cost of something might arise. —Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025 According to the Anti-Defamation League, a common point of grievance among incels is that 80% of women are attracted to just 20% of men, a sentiment that arises on several occasions in the series. —Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for arise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arise
  1. wake
  2. emerge
  3. begin
  4. rise
  5. roll out
  6. surface
  7. originate
  8. ascend
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  • Smoothing round poppy seeds and sea salt—which do the gentle buffing—come suspended in a hunk of detoxifying French blue clay, nourishing olive fruit oil, and zingy peppermint essential oil, the latter of which wakes you up better than any iPhone alarm.
    — Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • If anything, conflict is to be expected; seeing eye-to-eye every waking moment of every day would be far more concerning.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Definition of wake
Verb
  • Israel, a nation which Kirk was a vocal supporter of, has also emerged as a flashpoint following his death.
    — Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
  • A day after Utah prosecutors unveiled formal charges against the suspect in the assassination of Kirk, no evidence has emerged connecting 22-year-old Tyler Robinson with any outside group.
    — Trevor Hunnicutt, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Definition of emerge
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  • Poland has reported the entry of Russian drones and missiles multiple times since Moscow began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
    — David Brennan, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
  • During World War II, Jenkins began selling items like monuments, tombstones, furniture, home appliances, toys and gifts, in addition to their usual music products.
    — Sarah Biegelsen, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
Definition of begin
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  • There will be times, like at a raucous Goodison Park last February, when Everton can rise to an occasion and make life difficult for their neighbours.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2025
  • At times like the present, when inflation is rising and the labor market is slowing, the dual mandates are sitting on a see-saw.
    — Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Definition of rise
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  • Three plays later, Karl rolled out and connected with Baez in the front corner of the end zone.
    — Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
  • The drone deliveries will roll out in pilot markets before the end of this year and are part of a broader push to diversify the company's delivery capabilities beyond human couriers, vehicles, and sidewalk robots.
    — Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Definition of roll out
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  • Even 100 years later, MacDougall’s experiment continues to surface.
    — Leah Hudson, Popular Science, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Spongebob will soon surface in Hollywood.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Definition of surface
Verb
  • That Western Auto building apartment where the KC Gooners club originated belonged to Boyce Richardson.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Anyone with a transmitter tuned to the right frequency and a powerful-enough amplifier can overwhelm faint GPS signals originating 12,000 miles above the Earth.
    — Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Definition of originate
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  • The organization has built an impressive upstart roster around Cade Cunningham, who ascended to borderline superstar status last season.
    — Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Add Trans Forming Liberty to her list of signature, historic artistic achievements–and standing up to the federal government and censorship, and for trans visibility–and Sherald ascends to the stature of most accomplished and important painter this millennium.
    — Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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