to move upwards; to ascend
to slope upwards
to assume an upright position, esp from lying, kneeling, or sitting
to get up from sleep or from one's bed
said of the sun, moon, etc: to appear above the horizon
to extend above other objects or people
said of dough or other mixture: to increase in height or volume by cooking
to increase in amount or number
to attain a higher office or rank
No man rises so high as he knows not whither he goes — Oliver Cromwell
to attain a higher office or rank
to occur or come into being
said of a river: to have its source
The Rhine rises in Switzerland
to be built
(+ to) to show oneself equal to (a challenge)
to become cheered or encouraged
Her spirits rose when she heard the news
to increase in fervour or intensity
chiefly Brit to end a session; to adjourn
(often + up) to rebel; to take up arms
chiefly Brit to end a session; to adjourn
of a river: to have its source
to return to life
said of a fish: to come to the surface of a river, lake, etc
said of hair or fur: become erect
to overcome or not be affected or constrained by (difficulties, unworthy feelings, etc)
to react with annoyance to unpleasant words or behaviour