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arise

Dictionary definition · arise

verb

  1. come into existence; take on form or shape"A new religious movement originated in that country"
  2. originate or come into being"a question arose"
  3. rise to one's feet"The audience got up and applauded"
  4. result or issue"A slight unpleasantness arose from this discussion"
  5. move upward"The fog lifted"
  6. take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
  7. get up and out of bed"I get up at 7 A.M. every day"

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).