uprise

[ʌpˈraɪz]

uprise Definition

• 1. to rise up; to rebel or revolt
• 2. to ascend or climb up

Using uprise: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "uprise" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The people uprose against the oppressive government.

• Example

  The workers uprose in protest against the unfair treatment.

• Example

  The sun uprose over the horizon.

• Example

  She uprose from her seat and walked towards the door.

uprise Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for uprise

• rebel
• revolt
• protest
• climb
• ascend
• rise up

Antonyms for uprise

• submit
• surrender
• descend

Phrases with uprise

• uprise in arms

  to take up weapons and rebel against authority

  Example

  The peasants uprose in arms against the tyrannical king.

• uprise in popularity

  to become more popular or well-known

  Example

  The band's latest album caused them to uprise in popularity.

• uprise from poverty

  to improve one's financial situation and move out of poverty

  Example

  Her hard work and determination helped her uprise from poverty and achieve success.

Origins of uprise

from Middle English 'uprisen', from Old English 'ūprīsan', from 'ūp' (up) + 'rīsan' (to rise)

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Summary: uprise in Brief

'Uprise' [ʌpˈraɪz] is a verb that means to rise up, rebel, or revolt against authority, as in 'The people uprose against the oppressive government.' It can also mean to climb or ascend, as in 'The sun uprose over the horizon.' Phrases like 'uprise in arms' and 'uprise in popularity' extend its meaning to rebellion and popularity, respectively.