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RISE

(noun, verb)
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There are 27 meanings of the word Rise.

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Rise - as a noun

A growth in strength or number or importance

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The act of changing location in an upward direction

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An upward slope or grade (as in a road)

Example: "The car couldn't make it up the rise"

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A movement upward; rise above the ground

Example: "They cheered the rise of the hot-air balloon"

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The amount a salary is increased

Example: "He got a 3% raise"

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The property possessed by a slope or surface that rises

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A wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground

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(theology) the origination of the holy spirit at pentecost

Example: "The emanation of the holy spirit"

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An increase in cost

Example: "They asked for a 10% rise in rates"

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Increase in price or value

Example: "The news caused a general advance on the stock market"

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Rise - as a verb

Increase in value or to a higher point

Example: "Prices climbed steeply"

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Rise to one's feet

Example: "The audience got up and applauded"

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Rise up

Example: "The building rose before them"

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Come to the surface

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Come into existence; take on form or shape

Example: "A new religious movement originated in that country"

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Move to a better position in life or to a better job

Example: "She ascended from a life of poverty to one of great renown"

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Go up or advance

Example: "Sales were climbing after prices were lowered"

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Become more extreme

Example: "The tension heightened"

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Get up and out of bed

Example: "I get up at 7 a.m. every day"

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Rise in rank or status

Example: "Her new novel jumped high on the bestseller list"

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Become heartened or elated

Example: "Her spirits rose when she heard the good news"

Exert oneself to meet a challenge

Example: "Rise to a challenge"

Take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance

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Increase in volume

Example: "The dough rose slowly in the warm room"

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Come up, of celestial bodies

Example: "The sun also rises"

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Return from the dead

Example: "Christ is risen!"

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Example Sentences

"The sun rises in the east."
"The tide will rise at 6 pm."
"She watched the hot air balloon rise into the sky."
"The price of oil is expected to rise next month."
"He felt his anger rise as they continued to argue."
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Word Game Points

Is RISE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rise is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RISE has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.

Is RISE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rise is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RISE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 4.

Is RISE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rise is valid for WordFeud
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RISE has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.

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