arise

verb

ə-ˈrīz 

arose ə-ˈrōz  ; arisen ə-ˈri-zᵊn  ; arising ə-ˈrī-ziŋ 

intransitive verb

1

a

: to begin to occur or to exist : to come into being or to attention

Problems arise when people try to avoid responsibility.

A conflict arose because of a misunderstanding.

Questions have arisen concerning the company's financial records.

He can defend himself should the need arise. [=if it becomes necessary to do so]

b

: to originate from a source

arteries that arise from the aorta

a river that arises from two main sources

2

: to get up or stand up : rise

He arose from his chair.

especially : to get up from sleep or after lying down

He arose (from bed) refreshed after a good night's sleep.

3

: to move upward : ascend

A mist arose from the valley.

Synonyms

• get up
• rise
• roll out
• turn out
• uprise

Choose the Right Synonym for arise

spring, arise, rise, originate, derive, flow, issue, emanate, proceed, stem mean to come up or out of something into existence.

spring implies rapid or sudden emerging.

an idea that springs to mind

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

originate implies a definite source or starting point.

the fire originated in the basement

derive implies a prior existence in another form.

the holiday derives from an ancient Roman feast

flow adds to spring a suggestion of abundance or ease of inception.

words flowed easily from her pen

issue suggests emerging from confinement through an outlet.

blood issued from the cut

emanate applies to the coming of something immaterial (such as a thought) from a source.

reports emanating from the capital

proceed stresses place of origin, derivation, parentage, or logical cause.

advice that proceeds from the best of intentions

stem implies originating by dividing or branching off from something as an outgrowth or subordinate development.

industries stemming from space research

Examples of arise in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The fact that the South Pacific slave trade arose just as the United States became embroiled in a conflict over slavery is no coincidence. —Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024

An Alberta clipper is a quick, low-pressure storm that arises in the Canadian Rocky Mountains and normally brings a lot of snow with it. —Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024

This incredible growth reflects not only the resilience of the financial markets but also the immense opportunities that can arise, even in times of global uncertainty. —Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 5 Dec. 2024

If issues arise, CDFIs are more likely to work hand in hand with their borrowers to find solutions including restructuring of loan terms so that the business is set up to succeed. —Rhett Buttle, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English ārīsan, from ā-, perfective prefix + rīsan to rise — more at abide

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

arise

verb

ə-ˈrīz 

arose -ˈrōz  ; arisen -ˈriz-ən  ; arising -ˈrī-ziŋ 

1

: to get up from sleep or after lying down

arising at dawn

2

a

: to begin at a source

arteries that arise from the aorta

b

: to come into being or to attention

a question arose

3

: to move upward

mist arose from the valley