Cool MateArise
UK /["/əˈraɪz/","/əˈraɪzɪz/","/əˈrəʊz/","/əˈrɪzn/","/əˈraɪzɪŋ/"]/US /["/əˈraɪz/","/əˈraɪzɪz/","/əˈrəʊz/","/əˈrɪzn/","/əˈraɪzɪŋ/"]/
Definition
to happen; to start to exist
In simple words: To come up or happen.
Examples
- If you have a dream, you must let it arise from your heart.
- Issues may arise if the project is not managed properly.
- A sense of hope began to arise within her as she faced the challenges ahead.
- New ideas often arise in moments of creativity and inspiration.
- Many problems arose during the transition, but they were resolved quickly.
Usage notes
Commonly used in both spoken and written English. Suitable for formal contexts, such as reports or academic writing. Avoid in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
arise + from / out of
Memory hint
Think of 'arise' as something that lifts itself up, like a sunrise at dawn!
Collocations
- naturally
- spontaneously
- directly
- may
- might
- be likely to
- from
- out of
- naturally
- spontaneously
- directly
- may
- might
- be likely to
- from
- out of
Synonyms
- emerge
- appear
- occur
- spring up
- come forth
Antonyms
- decline
- fall
- diminish
Common mistakes
- 'Arise' is often confused with 'rise'; remember 'arise' means to come up mentally or socially.
- Learners may use 'arise' incorrectly with a direct object; it does not take one.
- 'Arise' is sometimes used with a continuous form ('arising'), which may not fit all contexts.