risen

/ˈrɪzən/
verb
  1. Past participle of rise: moved upward, increased, or become greater.
    • Temperatures have risen dramatically this summer.
    • The bread dough has risen nicely in the warm kitchen.
    • The sun has risen over the mountains.
  2. Past participle of rise: gotten up from a lying, sitting, or kneeling position.
    • He has risen early every morning this week.
    • The audience had risen to give the performer a standing ovation.
    • She has risen from her sickbed and is feeling much better.
  3. Past participle of rise: rebelled or protested.
    • The workers had risen in protest before the new law was passed.
    • The people have risen against the dictator many times.
    • History shows that oppressed groups have often risen to demand justice.
adjective
  1. Having moved upward or increased; used especially of dough that has expanded from yeast.
    • The baker checked the risen rolls before putting them in to bake.
    • She placed the risen bread loaf in the oven.
    • The risen dough was soft and ready to bake.