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Thesaurus: arise

To come up from a lower to a higher position; to come above the horizon; to come up from one's bed or place of repose; to mount; to ascend; to rise; as, to arise from a kneeling posture; a cloud arose; the sun ariseth; h…

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  1. v. i. To come up from a lower to a higher position; to come above the horizon; to come up from one's bed or place of repose; to mount; to ascend; to rise; as, to arise from a kneeling posture; a cloud arose; the sun ariseth; he arose early in the morning.
  2. v. i. To spring up; to come into action, being, or notice; to become operative, sensible, or visible; to begin to act a part; to present itself; as, the waves of the sea arose; a persecution arose; the wrath of the king shall arise.
  3. v. i. To proceed; to issue; to spring.
  4. n. Rising.
  5. v. come into existence; take on form or shape
  6. v. originate or come into being
  7. v. rise to one's feet
  8. v. result or issue
  9. v. move upward
  10. v. take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
  11. v. get up and out of bed