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verb

ˈrīz How to pronounce rise (audio)
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1
as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number the snow accumulation is rising at an alarming rate

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2
as in to wake
to leave one's bed I generally rise around six and leave for work by seven

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3
as in to climb
to move or extend upward mountains majestically rising towards the sky

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rise

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noun

ˈrīz How to pronounce rise (audio)
1
as in promotion
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position his rapid rise to president of the company

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2
as in hill
an area of high ground if we can get to the top of that rise, we'll be able to see for miles

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3
as in ascent
an upward slope the rise of the hill was relatively gentle

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4
as in increase
something added (as by growth) an unexpected rise in prices

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5
as in climb
the act or an instance of rising or climbing up unfortunately, the descent of the balloon was just as swift as its rise

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How does the verb rise differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of rise are arise, derive, emanate, flow, issue, originate, proceed, 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

When might derive be a better fit than rise?

The words derive and rise can be used in similar contexts, but derive implies a prior existence in another form.

the holiday derives from an ancient Roman feast

When could emanate be used to replace rise?

In some situations, the words emanate and rise are roughly equivalent. However, emanate applies to the coming of something immaterial (such as a thought) from a source.

reports emanating from the capital

How are the words flow and spring related as synonyms of rise?

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

words flowed easily from her pen

Where would issue be a reasonable alternative to rise?

The words issue and rise are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, issue suggests emerging from confinement through an outlet.

blood issued from the cut

When is it sensible to use originate instead of rise?

Although the words originate and rise 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 rise?

While in some cases nearly identical to rise, proceed stresses place of origin, derivation, parentage, or logical cause.

advice that proceeds from the best of intentions

In what contexts can spring take the place of rise?

The synonyms spring and rise are sometimes interchangeable, but spring implies rapid or sudden emerging.

an idea that springs to mind

When is stem a more appropriate choice than rise?

The meanings of stem and rise largely overlap; however, stem implies originating by dividing or branching off from something as an outgrowth or subordinate development.

industries stemming from space research

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of rise
Verb
But nothing can keep rising at such extreme rates forever, and critics had been calling for a pullback. —Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026 Crowds appeared to dwindle as tensions rose near ICE's Los Angeles Field Office at the intersection of East Temple and North Alameda streets. —Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
Of course, this coincides with the rise of fentanyl in the illicit drug supply and its associated carnage. —Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026 Mamdani’s deputy mayor for housing and planning recently said that the administration wants to lower costs for landlords—for example, through property-tax reform, tax breaks for renovating apartments, and attempts to slow the steep rise in building-insurance costs. —Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rise
  1. increase
  2. wake
  3. climb
  4. promotion
  5. hill
  6. ascent
  7. gain
  8. ascension
Verb
  • The concern is not only the surge in killings, but the increasing brazenness with which they are carried out.
    — Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
  • For example, rising temperatures have direct harms on health by increasing risk of dehydration and causing more stress on the heart.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Definition of increase
Verb
  • Many people who are more active at night, stay up and wake later are subject to circadian misalignment, meaning their internal clocks aren’t necessarily compatible with real-world demands like waking up early for work.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Republicans say 'woke' is to blame.
    — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Definition of wake
Verb
  • Visitors can climb to the top of the dome, getting up close and personal with the frescoes lining its interior, and then enjoying the 360-degree views from the terrace around the dome's cupola.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Being a tomboy accustomed to climbing trees and underwater harpooning with Papa, del Valle initially balked, but then gave it a whirl.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
Definition of climb
Noun
  • Cody Powers said that his mother wore State Farm sweatshirts and T-shirts and entered every promotion the company offered.
    — J.C. Hallman, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The moves come a week into the tenure of CEO Michael Fiddelke, who joined the company in 2003 as an intern — and whose promotion has been met with skepticism by investors who were hoping for some outside blood and, with it, fresh ideas.
    — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Definition of promotion
Noun
  • Beyond them, the concrete of the 21st century falls away, replaced by creamy pillars and marble paving stretching into the distance, with green hills beyond.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
  • At the bottom of the hill, where there will eventually be a parking lot for visitors, Goldsworthy showed us a derelict building made from pinkish sandstone.
    — Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Definition of hill
Noun
  • The agency routinely monitors weather conditions along the rocket’s path, in case an emergency on ascent requires the Dragon capsule carrying the astronauts to separate from the rocket and land along the East Coast.
    — Denise Chow, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
  • In a season obsessed with volume and victory speeches, Lilleaas’ ascent has been defined by trust, vulnerability and the radical act of listening.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Definition of ascent
Noun
  • Longitudinal studies across diverse populations will be needed to assess whether shifts in the oral microbiome can predict future weight gain, insulin resistance, or cardiometabolic decline, and perhaps most excitingly, whether modifying one's oral ecosystem alters systemic metabolic markers.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2026
  • The primary challenge of the 2025 gerrymandering was a lack of transparency and the prioritization of partisan gain over fair representation.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Definition of gain
Noun
  • McDaniels also helped lead quarterback Drake Maye to an impressive second-year ascension and MVP-caliber campaign.
    — Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
  • An impressive spring could be the first step in that rapid ascension.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Definition of ascension

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