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• the curtain rose to reveal an empty stage.
• smoke was rising from the chimney.
• the river has risen by several metres.
• a stream of bubbles rose to the surface.

rise

Verb Forms

1. to come or go upwards; to reach a higher level or position
• The curtain rose to reveal an empty stage.
• Smoke was rising from the chimney.
• The river has risen by several metres.
• A stream of bubbles rose to the surface.
• The flood waters were rising fast.
2. to increase in amount or number
• Prices are still rising.
• rising fuel bills
• The price of gas rose.
• Gas rose in price.
• The shares have risen in value.
• Global temperatures could rise three degrees or more.
• Unemployment rose by 3 per cent.
• Interest rates rose to a six-year high.
• to rise sharply/dramatically/rapidly/steeply
• to rise steadily/slightly
• We are seeing a rising tide of online crime (= a large increase in it).

Extra Examples

• The price of gas has risen by 3 per cent.
• Interest rates are expected to rise from 4.5 per cent to 5 per cent in the next six months.
• rising divorce rates
• Unemployment has risen by 25 000 this month.
• Inflation rose from 2 per cent to 5 per cent last year.
• Pensions will rise in line with inflation.
• The cost of healthcare is rising faster than ever.
• House prices have risen sharply in recent months.
• Entry standards into the profession are set to rise further.
• Air pollution has risen above an acceptable level.
3. when the sun, moon, etc. rises, it appears above the horizon
• OPPOSITE set
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/set_2
• The sun rises in the east.
• It was almost dark and the moon was just rising.
4. to become more successful, important, powerful, etc.
• a rising young politician
• He rose to prominence in the 90s.
• to rise to fame/power
• You could rise to the top if you work hard.
• He rose to the rank of general.
• She has risen to a position of great responsibility.
• She rose through the ranks to become managing director.
5. to get up from a lying, sitting or kneeling position
• SYNONYM get up
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/get-up_1
• He was accustomed to rising (= getting out of bed) early.
• They rose from the table.
• She rose to her feet.

Extra Examples

• Adam rose abruptly from the table.
• He made to rise but found his legs were not strong enough to support him.
• He rose early and went for a walk.
• He rose to his full height and leaned across the table.
• She rose shakily to her feet and looked around.
• She rose slowly from her chair to greet us.
• She rose unsteadily to her feet.
• Somehow he managed to rise to a sitting position.
• Would you all rise, please, to welcome our visiting speaker.
6. to end a meeting
• SYNONYM adjourn
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/adjourn
• The House (= members of the House of Commons) rose at 10 p.m.
7. if a sound rises, it becomes louder and higher
• Her voice rose angrily.
8. if the wind rises, it begins to blow more strongly
• SYNONYM get up
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/get-up_1
• The wind is rising—I think there's a storm coming.
9. if a feeling rises inside you, it begins and gets stronger
• He felt anger rising inside him.
• Her spirits rose (= she felt happier) at the news.
10. if your colour rises, your face becomes pink or red because you are embarrassed
11. if hair rises, it stands up instead of lying flat
• The hair on the back of my neck rose when I heard the scream.
12. to begin to fight against your government or leader or against a foreign army
• The peasants rose in revolt.
• He called on the people to rise up against the invaders.
13. to be able to be seen above everything that is around
• Mountains rose in the distance.

Extra Examples

• the cliffs that rise majestically from the ocean
• Tall chimneys rise into the air.
• Lush green mountains rise up behind the airport.
14. if land rises, it slopes upwards
• The ground rose steeply all around.
• Behind the house the ground rises steeply to the north.
15. a river rises where it begins to flow
• The Thames rises in the Cotswold hills.
16. when bread, cakes, etc. rise, they become larger and rounder because of the action of yeast or baking powder
17. to come to life again
• to rise from the dead
• Can a new party rise from the ashes of the old one?
18. to stand straight and tall in order to show that you are determined, powerful or important
• He drew himself up to his full height and glared at us.
19. somebody feels so angry about something that they feel physically sick
20. to become angry
• Ben felt his hackles rise as the speaker continued.
21. usually used in orders to tell somebody to get out of bed and be active