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arise
What does arise mean?
arise (verb): to spring up; to come into action, being, or notice; to become operative, sensible, or visible; to begin to act a part; to present itself.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use arise in a sentence?
- A new challenge will arise every time you think you've solved the last one. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
- The issue began to arise when the team members couldn't agree on the plan. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Problems can arise unexpectedly, but we need to be prepared for them. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce arise?
/əˈɹaɪz/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does arise come from?
From Middle English arisen, from Old English ārīsan (“to arise, get up; rise; spring from, originate; spring up, ascend”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of arise?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “arise” mean?
to spring up; to come into action, being, or notice; to become operative, sensible, or visible; to begin to act a part; to present itself
Right! That's what “arise” means.
to rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate
Not quite: that's what tear means.
to interrupt the continuance of; to put an end to, especially as regards commercial productions; to stop producing, making, or supplying
Not quite: that's what discontinue means.
to gain or obtain (a desired objective, result, etc.) through effort or skill; to succeed in attaining (an objective, result, etc.); to win
Not quite: that's what achieve means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “arise”?
represent
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challenge
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recommend
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originate
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