Dictionary definition · arise
verb
- come into existence; take on form or shape"A new religious movement originated in that country"
- originate or come into being"a question arose"
- rise to one's feet"The audience got up and applauded"
- result or issue"A slight unpleasantness arose from this discussion"
- move upward"The fog lifted"
- take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
- get up and out of bed"I get up at 7 A.M. every day"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).