arise
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of ARISE
[no object]
1
a
:
to begin to occur or to exist
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These problems arise when people try to avoid responsibility.
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Questions have arisen concerning/about the company's financial records.
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The sport arose in the 19th century.
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The opportunity arose for a new position to be created.
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A conflict arose because of a misunderstanding.
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Jobs will be created as/when the need arises. [=jobs will be created when they are needed]
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Should the need arise, he can defend himself. [=he can defend himself if it is necessary to do so]
b
:
to begin at a source
— usually + from
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Tumors arose in different areas of the skin.
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arteries that arise from the aorta
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small roots arising from the stems
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The disease probably arose from a virus.
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The river arises from two main sources.
2
a
:
to get up from sleep or after lying down
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He arose [=(more commonly) rose] refreshed after a good night's sleep.
b
:
to stand up
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He arose [=(more commonly) rose] from his chair.
3
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to move upward
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Mist arose [=(more commonly) rose] from the valley.
