arise
Arise (verb) means to come into being, appear, or start happening. Example: “Problems arose when the funding suddenly fell through.”
How to Use Arise
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo come up or come into existence, or (in older/formal use) to get up.
In modern everyday speech "arise" mostly describes problems, questions, or opportunities coming up — not literally standing up, which now sounds old-fashioned.
Word Forms
arose past tense, arisen past tense, arised past tense, arises plural, arises singular
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A new opportunity may _____ once the merger is finalised.
Etymology
From Old English arisan, from a- + rise — literally "to rise up."
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What does “arise” mean?
The word “arise” means to come into being, appear, or start happening. In plain terms, to come up or come into existence, or (in older/formal use) to get up.
How do you pronounce “arise”?
“Arise” is pronounced uh-RYZ (/əˈɹaɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “arise” in a sentence?
Here is “arise” used in a sentence: “A new opportunity may arise once the merger is finalised.”
What is another word for “arise”?
Words with a similar meaning to “arise” include emerge, originate, pop up, reappear, surface and come to pass.
What part of speech is “arise”?
“Arise” is a verb.
Where does the word “arise” come from?
The word “arise” comes from Old English. From Old English arisan, from a- + rise — literally "to rise up.".
Is “arise” a common word?
“Arise” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “arise” have?
“Arise” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to come into being, appear, or start happening.
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