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• smoke was rising from the chimney.
• the river has risen (by) several metres.
• he was accustomed to rising (= getting out of bed) early.
• they rose from the table.

rise

1. to come or go upwards; to reach a higher level or position
• Smoke was rising from the chimney.
• The river has risen (by) several metres.
2. to get up from a lying, sitting or kneeling position
• synonym get up
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/get-up_2
• He was accustomed to rising (= getting out of bed) early.
• They rose from the table.
• She rose to her feet.
• She was too weak to stand.
• Stand still when I’m talking to you!
• We stood talking for a few minutes.
• He stood and looked out to sea.
• Please don’t get up!
• Stand up straight!
• Everyone would stand up when the teacher entered the classroom.
• Would you all rise, please, to welcome our visiting speaker.
• I helped her to get to her feet.
• I’ve been on my feet all day.
3. when the sun, moon, etc. rises, it appears above the horizon
• opposite set
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/set_1
• The sun rises in the east.
4. 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.
5. to increase in amount or number
• rising fuel bills
• The price of gas rose.
• Gas rose in price.
• Unemployment rose (by) 3%.
• Air pollution has risen above an acceptable level.
• Student numbers in English language schools in this country increased from 66 000 in 2008 to just over 84 000 in 2009.
• The number of students increased by almost 30% compared with the previous year.
• Student numbers shot up/increased dramatically in 2009.
• The proportion of Spanish students rose sharply from 5% in 2008 to 14% in 2009.
• There was a significant rise in student numbers in 2009.
• The 2009 figure was 84 000, an increase of 28% on the previous year.
• The 2009 figure was 84 000, 28 per cent up on the previous year.
• As the chart shows, this can partly be explained by a dramatic increase in students from Spain.
• He raised his head from the pillow.
• We were forced to raise the price.
• She rose from the chair.
• The helicopter rose into the air.
• Costs are always rising.
• a rise in interest rates.
• Should I ask my boss for a rise?
• a three per cent pay raise.
• his dramatic rise to power.
6. to become more successful, important, powerful, etc.
• a rising young politician
• She rose to power in the 70s.
• He rose to the rank of general.
• She rose through the ranks to become managing director.
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_2
• 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 with embarrassment
11. if hair rises, it stands vertical 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 ruler or government or against a foreign army
• synonym rebel
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/rebel_2
• The peasants rose in revolt.
• He called on the people to rise up against the invaders.
13. to be or become visible above the surroundings
• Mountains rose in the distance.
14. if land rises, it slopes upwards
• The ground rose steeply all around.
15. a river rises where it begins to flow
• The Thames rises in the Cotswold hills.
16. when bread, cakes, etc. rise, they swell 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 your determination or high status
19. somebody feels so angry about something that they feel physically sick
20. to make somebody angry
• Her controversial article is bound to raise hackles.
21. usually used in orders to tell somebody to get out of bed and be active

Extra Examples

• Adam rose abruptly from the table.
• Entry standards into the profession are set to rise further.
• Gas rose in price.
• 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.
• House prices have risen sharply in recent months.
• Inflation rose from 2% to 5% last year.
• Lush green mountains rise up behind the airport.
• Pensions will rise in line with inflation.
• She rose shakily to her feet and looked around.
• She rose slowly from her chair to greet us.
• She rose unsteadily to her feet.
• Smoke rose from the chimney.
• Somehow he managed to rise to a sitting position.
• Tall chimneys rise into the air.
• The cost of health care is rising faster than ever.
• Unemployment has risen by 25 000 this month.
• the cliffs which rise majestically from the ocean
• Behind the house the ground rises steeply to the north.
• Interest rates are expected to rise from 4.5% to 5% in the next six months.
• The price of gas has risen by 3%.
• Would you all rise, please, to welcome our visiting speaker.
• rising fuel bills/divorce rates

Verb Forms

• present simple I / you / we / they rise
• he / she / it rises
• past simple rose
• past participle risen
• -ing form rising

Word Origin

• Old English rīsan ‘make an attack’, ‘wake, get out of bed’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch rijzen and German reisen.