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rise
1 countable an increase in size, amount, quality, or strengthrise in: the threat of a sudden rise in oil prices Experts predict a sharp rise in unemployment. price/rent/tax etc rise: The proposed tax rise was not unexpected. on the rise (=increasing): Serious crime is once again on the rise. rise and fall: Traders make money by speculating on the rise and fall of share prices. Synonyms and related words
Rates of increase and the process of increasing 1a Britishan increase in payCar workers have been awarded a rise of 5%. I’m going to ask for a rise next week. Synonyms and related words
Adjectives frequently used with rise ▪ dramatic, rapid, sharp, significant, spectacular, steep, substantial, sudden
2 singular an increase in the power or influence of someone or somethingrise of: the rise of militant nationalism in the 1930s rise to prominence/power: His rise to prominence in sport dates from the early 1950s. rise to fame/stardom: The book charts Davis’ rise to fame. rise to the top: Her rapid rise to the top is well deserved. rise and fall (=a successful period followed by an unsuccessful period): The series covers the rise and fall of the Third Reich. meteoric rise: her meteoric rise from office clerk to managing director Synonyms and related words
Power, authority, influence and leadership 3 singular an upward movementHe stood backstage, nervously awaiting the rise of the curtain. the rise and fall of something: She could see the rise and fall of his chest as he breathed. Synonyms and related words 3a countable a piece of land that slopes upwardsHe saw a car coming over the top of the rise. Synonyms and related words
Mountains, hills and cliffs
get/take a rise out of someone give rise to something rise
1 countable an increase in size, amount, quality, or strengthrise in: the threat of a sudden rise in oil prices Experts predict a sharp rise in unemployment. price/rent/tax etc. rise: The proposed tax rise was not unexpected. rise and fall: Traders make money by speculating on the rise and fall of share prices. on the rise (=increasing): Serious crime is once again on the rise. Synonyms and related words
Rates of increase and the process of increasing Synonyms and related words
Adjectives frequently used with rise ▪ dramatic, rapid, sharp, significant, spectacular, steep, substantial, sudden
2 singular an increase in the power or influence of someone or somethingrise of: the rise of militant nationalism in Europe rise to prominence/power: His rise to prominence was aided by his family connections. rise to fame/stardom: The book charts Davis’ rise to fame. rise to the top: Her rapid rise to the top is well deserved. rise and fall (=a successful period followed by an unsuccessful period): The series covers the rise and fall of the Third Reich. meteoric rise: her meteoric rise from office clerk to CEO Synonyms and related words
Power, authority, influence and leadership 3 singular an upward movementHe stood backstage, nervously waiting for the rise of the curtain. the rise and fall of something: She could see the rise and fall of his chest as he breathed. Synonyms and related words 3a countable a piece of land that slopes upwardHe saw a car coming over the top of the rise. Synonyms and related words
Mountains, hills and cliffs
get a rise out of someone give rise to something rise
verb intransitive UK /raɪz/ 1 rise or rise upto move upwards or to a higher positionThe aircraft rose slowly into the air. rise from: A column of thick black smoke could be seen rising from the town. Synonyms and related words
To move, or to move something upwards 1a if the sun, moon, or a star rises, it seems to move higher in the skyAs the sun rose in the sky the temperature climbed. Synonyms and related words
The movement of the sun, moon and stars 1b if land rises, it slopes upwards and becomes higherThey were heading westwards to where the land rose more steeply. Synonyms and related words 1c if your voice rises, it gets higher, often because of a strong feeling Synonyms and related words 1d if the hairs on a part of your body rise, they start to move upwards because you are very frightenedDuncan felt the hairs rise on the back of his neck. Synonyms and related words 1e to come up through the surface of the earth or waterBubbles rise to the surface of the liquid. Synonyms and related words
To move, or to move something upwards
2 rise or rise upformalto stand from a sitting, kneeling, or lying positionHe rose up and went to the window. rise from a table/desk (=from a seat at it): Edward finished his meal quickly and rose from the table. rise to your feet: Pushing back her chair she rose to her feet. Synonyms and related words 2a formalto get out of bed in the morningThe next morning Benjamin rose early. rise and shine (=get out of bed and start the day): Rise and shine, folks! It’s time to get to work. Synonyms and related words
Going to bed, getting up and staying in bed abed an early/late night an early/late riser
3 to increase in size, amount, quality, or strengthSalaries will continue to rise in line with inflation. Rising unemployment is our biggest problem. Temperatures will rise steadily towards the end of the week. rise in price/value: Even motor fuel rose in price as the war continued. rise and fall: Interest rates rise and fall according to the health of the economy. rising tide of something (=increasing amount of something): The police do not have enough officers to fight the rising tide of street crime. Synonyms and related words
To increase, or to increase something 3a if a wind rises, it starts to become stronger Synonyms and related words 3b if a sea, lake, or other area of water rises, or if the tide rises, the amount of water in it increases and its level goes upThe river rose and burst its banks. How many feet does the tide rise at this dock? Synonyms and related words 3c if a feeling or emotion rises, it becomes strongerStephen felt tenderness rising up in him. someone’s spirits rise (=they start to feel happier): Her spirits rose considerably at the thought of seeing him again. tensions rise: Tensions are rising again on the world’s most heavily armed border. Synonyms and related words
What feelings and emotions do come over return run away with 3d if something such as bread or a cake rises, it increases in size and height when it is cooked or when yeast is added Synonyms and related words
Bread baking and ingredients 3e if a sound rises, you can start to hear it or it gets louderNo sound of any kind rose from the hot deserted streets. Synonyms and related words
What sound can do and changing sounds
Adverbs frequently used with rise ▪ dramatically, markedly, rapidly, sharply, significantly, steeply, substantially, swiftly
4 to achieve success, power, or a higher statusrise from: Martha had risen from humble origins to immense wealth. rise to: During the war years he had risen to the rank of major. rise to prominence/fame/power: He rose to national prominence as a leader of the miners’ union. rise to the top (=achieve the highest position): She was utterly determined to rise to the top in her chosen profession. Synonyms and related words
To be, or to become successful punch above your weight thrive prosper 5 rise or rise upif a building or natural feature rises or rises up somewhere, it is tall or high and can be seen clearlyrise above: Grey mountains rose above the lakes. The dark tower of the church rose above the bare trees. Synonyms and related words
To be in a particular position or place 6 rise or rise upto start to protest and fight against a government or leaderrise against: Eventually the people rose against the oppressive regime. Synonyms and related words 7 if something such as a law court or committee rises, it stops working at the end of the day or for a period of time Synonyms and related words 8 if your colour rises, your face becomes red because you are embarrassed or ashamed Synonyms and related words
Changes in colour that show how you are feeling the blood drains from someone’s face the blood rushes to your face/cheeks blush 9 rise and shineused in a humorous way to tell someone to wake up and get out of bedWake up, kids! Time to rise and shine! Submitted by:
Caleb Judy from United States on 15/09/2015
all rise rise from the ashes rise from the dead/grave rise from/through the ranks
rise
verb intransitive US /raɪz/ 1 rise or rise upto move upward or to a higher positionThe aircraft rose slowly into the air. rise from: A column of thick black smoke could be seen rising from the town. Synonyms and related words
To move, or to move something upwards 1a if the sun, moon, or a star rises, it seems to move higher in the skyAs the sun rose in the sky the temperature climbed. Synonyms and related words
The movement of the sun, moon and stars 1b if land rises, it slopes upward and becomes higherThey were heading westward to where the land rose more steeply. Synonyms and related words 1c if your voice rises, it gets higher, often because of a strong feeling Synonyms and related words 1d if the hairs on a part of your body rise, they start to move upward because you are very frightenedDuncan felt the hairs rise on the back of his neck. Synonyms and related words 1e to come up through the surface of the earth or waterBubbles rise to the surface of the liquid. Synonyms and related words
To move, or to move something upwards
2 to increase in size, amount, quality, or strengthSalaries will continue to rise in line with inflation. Rising unemployment is our biggest problem. Temperatures will rise steadily toward the end of the week. rise in price/value: Gas rose in price as the war continued. rise and fall: Interest rates rise and fall according to the health of the economy. rising tide of something (=increasing amount of something): The police do not have enough officers to fight the rising tide of street crime. Synonyms and related words
To increase, or to increase something 2a if a sea, lake, or other area of water rises, or if the tide rises, the amount of water in it increases and its level goes upThe river rose and burst its banks. How many feet does the tide rise at this dock? Synonyms and related words 2b if a wind rises, it starts to become stronger Synonyms and related words 2c if a feeling or emotion rises, it becomes strongerStephen felt tenderness rising up in him. tensions rise: Tensions are rising again on the world’s most heavily armed border. someone’s spirits rise (=they start to feel happier): Her spirits rose considerably at the thought of seeing him again. Synonyms and related words
What feelings and emotions do 2d if something such as bread or a cake rises, it increases in size and height when it is cooked or when yeast is added Synonyms and related words
Bread baking and ingredients 2e if a sound rises, you can start to hear it or it gets louderNo sound of any kind rose from the hot deserted streets. Synonyms and related words
What sound can do and changing sounds
Adverbs frequently used with rise ▪ dramatically, markedly, rapidly, sharply, significantly, steeply, substantially, swiftly
3 to achieve success, power, or a higher statusrise from: Martha had risen from humble origins to immense wealth. rise to: During the war years he had risen to the rank of major. rise to prominence/fame/power: He rose to national prominence as a leader of the miners’ union. rise to the top (=achieve the highest position): She was utterly determined to rise to the top in her chosen profession. Synonyms and related words
To be, or to become successful punch above your weight thrive prosper 4 rise or rise upformalto stand from a sitting, kneeling, or lying positionHe rose up and went to the window. rise from a table/desk (=from a seat at it): Edward finished his meal quickly and rose from the table. rise to your feet: Pushing back her chair she rose to her feet. Synonyms and related words 4a formalto get out of bed in the morningThe next morning Benjamin rose early. rise and shine (=get out of bed and start the day): Rise and shine, folks! It’s time to get to work. Synonyms and related words
Going to bed, getting up and staying in bed abed an early/late night an early/late riser
5 rise or rise upif a building or natural feature rises or rises up somewhere, it is tall or high and can be seen clearlyrise above: Gray mountains rose above the lakes. The dark tower of the church rose above the bare trees. Synonyms and related words
To be in a particular position or place 6 rise or rise upto start to protest and fight against a government or leaderrise against: Eventually the people rose against the oppressive regime. Synonyms and related words 7 if something such as a law court or committee rises, it stops working at the end of the day or for a period of time Synonyms and related words 8 if your color rises, your face becomes red because you are embarrassed or ashamed Synonyms and related words
Changes in color that show how you are feeling the blood drains from someone’s face the blood rushes to your face/cheeks blush 9 rise and shineused in a humorous way to tell someone to wake up and get out of bedWake up, kids! Time to rise and shine! Submitted by:
Caleb Judy from United States on 15/09/2015
all rise rise from the ashes rise from the dead/grave rise from/through the ranks
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