B2verb2K

Arise

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.