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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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Relevance

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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
Analysts project that when pricing normalises to reflect real infrastructure costs, enterprise AI bills rise another 30 to 50 percent above current levels. — Jemma Green, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Saadiyat Island, where Funoon Abu Dhabi will rise, is already a dense cultural cluster that includes Louvre Abu Dhabi and the Zayed National Museum. — New Atlas, 2 July 2026
Noun
But the downtown Miami’s skyline has erupted with the rise of multimillion dollar condo towers that we couldn’t have been imagined on Biscayne Boulevard 50 years ago. — Miami Herald, 1 July 2026 Krishnamurthy points to the proliferation of baseball hats by luxury designers like Karl Lagerfeld and Tom Ford in the years surrounding Jay-Z’s rise to superstardom as proof. — Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 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 state also has goals, including some that have been in place since 2012, that set declining limits on smog-causing pollutants and required automakers to sell increasing percentages of electric and hybrid vehicles through 2025.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • The news came a day before Liz reported on Hong Kong’s beleaguered cinema market finally having an upturn, with overall box office revenues increasing by 25% thanks to a strong line-up of local and Hollywood releases.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 July 2026
Definition of increase
Verb
  • The country is finally waking to the comedown Vance predicted.
    — Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026
  • And, on Friday, thousands in Australia will wake and gather, before dawn, to watch the Socceroos play Egypt in the round of thirty-two.
    — Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 1 July 2026
Definition of wake
Verb
  • The typical age of a first-time buyer climbed to 40, an all-time high.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Facing growing criticism over military restrictions in disaster zones, Venezuela’s interim government on Thursday defended its decision to militarize the state of La Guaira as the death toll from last week’s earthquakes climbed to 2,595.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
Definition of climb
Noun
  • Anderson also faces a charge of possession, promotion, or production of certain visual material depicting a child, which is a state jail felony.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2026
  • Budweiser's free beer promotion for America's 250th and its own 150th anniversary quickly exhausted its initial $150,000 budget, disappointing many.
    — Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of promotion
Noun
  • Kotagiri was once a hill station from the British era, and that’s why many of its older houses feature the same heavy stone masonry.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 July 2026
  • The rolling hills and pastureland of Vernon County are home to the highest concentration of organic farms in the state.
    — Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Definition of hill
Noun
  • The talent agency handles the careers of many of the world’s biggest actors, athletes and influencers, some of the very people whose livelihoods are most threatened by the creeping ascent of AI.
    — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026
  • Pogacar thanked Del Toro for his efforts in the final ascent.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Definition of ascent
Noun
  • Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, said AI is a source of productivity and gains.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 3 July 2026
  • Saturated fats can also cause weight gain, affect metabolic health and increase the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease and other health issues, according to the National Library of Medicine.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of gain
Noun
  • The same town followed Duncan’s ascension from Little League All-Star to Iowa Hawkeye to Charlotte Knight — on the precipice of an MLB career.
    — Alex Zietlow July 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
  • Today, the priority has moved from the environment to the battlefield and, with Burnham’s ascension, advocates of war bonds have a shot at turning their vision into reality.
    — Philip Aldrick, Fortune, 28 June 2026
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