verb
uprise
Uprise (verb) means to rise; to get up.
verb
1
To rise; to get up.
2
To have an upward direction or inclination.
3
To rebel or revolt; to take part in an uprising.
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Etymology
From Middle English uprisen, from Old English ūprīsan (“to rise up”), equivalent to up- + rise. Cognate with Icelandic upprisa (“resurrection”), Middle Low German oprīsinge (“uprising”). Compare also Icelandic uppreisn (“an uprising, revolt”).
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What is the meaning of uprise?
"uprise" (verb) means to rise; to get up.
What are the different meanings of uprise?
"uprise" has 3 main meanings: 1. To rise; to get up; 2. To have an upward direction or inclination; 3. To rebel or revolt; to take part in an uprising.