arise

[əˈraɪz]

arise Definition

• 1. to happen or occur, especially unexpectedly
• 2. to come into being or existence; originate
• 3. to get up from sleep or a sitting position

Using arise: Examples

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

• Example

  A new opportunity arose for her to pursue her dream job.

• Example

  The issue arose during the meeting and caused a heated debate.

• Example

  The idea of democracy arose in ancient Greece.

• Example

  I usually arise at 6 am every morning.

• Example

  He arose from his chair to greet the guests.

arise Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for arise

• emerge
• occur
• develop
• originate
• spring up

Antonyms for arise

• disappear
• vanish

Phrases with arise

• arise from

  to originate from a particular source or cause

  Example

  The problem arose from a lack of communication between the team members.

• arise out of

  to result from a particular situation or event

  Example

  The new policy arose out of the need to improve safety in the workplace.

• let sleeping dogs lie

  to avoid interfering in a situation that could cause problems

  Example

  I know you want to confront him about what he said, but sometimes it's better to let sleeping dogs lie.

Origins of arise

from Old English 'arisian', meaning 'to get up'

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Summary: arise in Brief

The verb 'arise' [əˈraɪz] has several meanings, including to happen unexpectedly, to come into being, and to get up from sleep or a sitting position. It is often used in phrases like 'arise from' and 'arise out of' to indicate the source or cause of something. 'Let sleeping dogs lie' is an idiom that means to avoid interfering in a situation that could cause problems.