A2verb1K

Rise

UK /["/raɪz/","/ˈraɪzɪz/","/rəʊz/","/ˈrɪzn/","/ˈraɪzɪŋ/"]/US /["/raɪz/","/ˈraɪzɪz/","/rəʊz/","/ˈrɪzn/","/ˈraɪzɪŋ/"]/

Definition

to come or go upwards; to reach a higher level or position

In simple words: To move from a lower position to a higher one.

Examples

  • The sun will rise in the morning.
  • Prices tend to rise during the holidays.
  • He tries to rise above the problems in his life.
  • They slowly rise from their seats to applaud.
  • Her hopes began to rise after hearing the good news.

Usage notes

Use 'rise' when talking about something going up, like the sun, prices, or people getting up. It is neutral and can fit formal or casual situations, but avoid it in very formal writing where synonyms like 'ascend' might be better.

Grammar pattern

rise + subject

Memory hint

Think of a balloon that rises into the sky.

Collocations

  • majestically
  • up
  • from
  • into
  • considerably
  • dramatically
  • markedly
  • be expected to
  • be likely to
  • be predicted to
  • above
  • by
  • from
  • early
  • late
  • majestically
  • up
  • from
  • into

Synonyms

  • get up

Antonyms

  • fall
  • decline
  • descend

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'raise' — 'rise' does not take an object.
  • Using 'rised' instead of 'rose' for the past tense.
  • Saying 'rising up' when 'rise' is sufficient.