rise

/raɪz/
noun
  1. An increase in amount, level, or value.
    • The company reported a rise in profits this quarter.
    • There has been a rise in the cost of living.
    • A sudden rise in temperature caused the snow to melt.
  2. The act of moving upward or to a higher position.
    • The rise of the hot air balloon was a beautiful sight.
    • We watched the rise of the full moon over the mountains.
    • The rise of the tide brought the boats closer to the dock.
  3. An upward slope or hill.
    • The bike path has a gentle rise near the park.
    • They climbed a steep rise to reach the old castle.
    • The house sits on a small rise overlooking the valley.
  4. The process of becoming more successful or powerful.
    • The rise of the internet changed the world forever.
    • Her rise to fame happened very quickly.
    • The rise of the Roman Empire took centuries.
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verb
  1. To move upward or to a higher position.
    • The sun rises in the east every morning.
    • Hot air balloons rise slowly into the sky.
    • She watched the smoke rise from the chimney.
  2. To get up from a lying, sitting, or kneeling position.
    • Please rise for the national anthem.
    • She rises early every day to go for a run.
    • He rose from his chair to greet the guests.
  3. To increase in amount, level, or value.
    • The price of bread has risen sharply this year.
    • The river rose after three days of heavy rain.
    • Temperatures are expected to rise over the weekend.
  4. To become more successful, important, or powerful.
    • She rose from a small-town girl to a famous singer.
    • He rose through the ranks to become general manager.
    • The company rose to become a leader in technology.
  5. To stand up in opposition or rebellion.
    • The citizens rose against the unfair government.
    • Workers rose to demand better wages and conditions.
    • The people will rise if their rights are taken away.
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