arise

a-rise · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Come into being; originate or occur.

  2. 2.

    (Formal/literary) Get up from sitting, lying, or kneeling.

  3. 3.

    Result or develop from something.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    should the need arise — If it becomes necessary.
  • •
    arise from/out of — Result from or be caused by.

Related words

Antonyms: disappear, end, subside
See also: arisen, arose, emerge, occur, rise
Synonyms: appear, develop, emerge, occur, originate

Etymology

From Old English arisan, from a- (intensive prefix) + risan ("to rise").