Arise Definition & Meaning

arise
verb
  1. come into existence; take on form or shape; "A new religious movement originated in that country"; "a love that sprang up from friendship"; "the idea for the book grew out of a short story"; "An interesting phenomenon uprose"
  2. originate or come into being; "a question arose"
  3. rise to one's feet; "The audience got up and applauded"
  4. result or issue; "A slight unpleasantness arose from this discussion"
  5. move upward; "The fog lifted"; "The smoke arose from the forest fire"; "The mist uprose from the meadows"
  6. take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
  7. get up and out of bed; "I get up at 7 A.M. every day"; "They rose early"; "He uprose at night"

"Arise" in song lyrics

See how arise is used in real songs:

  • "Two live guys, televise us, you let vet to arise"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Franky Botts, Lighter Shade, Molly-Q — Let it Bang
  • "I arise"
    Aceyalone — Anywhere You Go
  • "Pigs scatter on the street when the dead man arise"
    Blaze Ya Dead Homie — Casket

Usage tips for "arise"

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