arise
arise
Pronunciation
IPA Phonetic Spelling and Syllabification
The IPA phonetic spelling for arise is /əˈraɪz/.
First Syllable (/ə/): The schwa sound, similar to the 'a' in about.
Second Syllable (/ˈraɪz/): The primary stress, consisting of the 'r' sound, the open-mid central vowel 'a' followed by the close front vowel 'i' (forming the diphthong $\mathrm{aI), and the voiced alveolar fricative 'z' sound.
Word Form Variations
The word arise is primarily used as an intransitive verb. Its common word form variations are:
Base Form/Present Tense (excluding third-person singular): arise
Third-Person Singular Simple Present: arises
Present Participle/Gerund: arising
Simple Past Tense: arose
Past Participle: arisen
Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms
The term arise functions almost exclusively as a verb.
Verb (Intransitive)
Definition 1: To Emerge or Result
To come into being, attention, or notice; to originate or result from a source or cause.
Example: "New problems arose from the unexpected change in policy."
Synonyms: Emerge, surface, develop, spring up, originate, result, follow, stem.
Antonyms: End, cease, conclude, stop, resolve, disappear.
Definition 2: To Move Upward
To get up, stand up, or ascend, especially from a reclining, seated, or resting position.
Example: "She arose early to catch the morning train."
Synonyms: Get up, stand up, ascend, rise, wake up.
Antonyms: Sit, lie down, descend, recline, go to bed.
Examples of Use
Books and Literature
"The great questions of our time will not be settled by speeches and majority votes... but by iron and blood." The necessity for such decisions may arise again (A. J. P. Taylor, The Course of German History, 1945).
"But the difficulty did not arise because she had so little time, but because she had so much" (Virginia Woolf, Mrs. Dalloway, 1925).
"From the struggle of forces that appear to be in opposition, a creative energy may arise" (Mary Shelley, Frankenstein, 1818).
Newspapers and Online Publications
"If any major concerns arise during the inspection, the company will have a chance to address them before the final report is issued" (The New York Times, October 2024).
"A debate often arises over the exact role of technology in accelerating economic inequality" (The Wall Street Journal, July 2024).
"Should the need arise for further restrictions, the local government has confirmed it is ready to act swiftly" (The Guardian, September 2024).
Entertainment Mediums and Platforms
Film Dialogue (General Public Discourse context): "We must proceed with caution; unforeseen complications could arise at any moment."
Song Lyrics (from a folk-rock song): "And as the morning sun did arise, we looked back on the journey in our tired eyes." (This example uses the older meaning of "to rise/ascend.")
Video Game Narratives: "A strange, luminous energy began to arise from the ancient artifact, signaling a new threat."
General Public Discourse
Political/Civic Statement: "Citizens are encouraged to report any potential issues that may arise at the polling stations on Election Day."
Business/Technical Context: "We've implemented a new ticketing system to track and resolve all customer service issues as they arise."
Health and Safety Warning: "Please be aware of the severe weather warnings for the region, as flash floods may arise quickly this evening."
10 Famous Quotes Using Arise
"When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive—to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love." (Marcus Aurelius, Meditations)
"I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world." (E. B. White)
"Arise! Awake! and stop not until the goal is reached." (Swami Vivekananda)
"I am not concerned that you have fallen—I am concerned that you arise." (Abraham Lincoln)
"All the perplexities, confusion and distress in America arise, not from defects in their Constitution... so much as from the downright ignorance of the nature of coin, credit and circulation." (John Adams)
"When the legislative and executive powers are united in the same person, or in the same body of magistrates, there can be no liberty; because apprehensions may arise." (Montesquieu)
"When obstacles arise, you change your direction to reach your goal; you do not change your decision to get there." (Zig Ziglar)
"Where do the evils like corruption arise from? It comes from the never-ending greed." (A. P. J. Abdul Kalam)
"Total loyalty is possible only when fidelity is emptied of all concrete content, from which changes of mind might naturally arise." (Hannah Arendt)
"Out of those situations [of war and natural disasters] always arise stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things." (Dolly Parton)
Etymology
The word arise has deep roots in the Old English language and is essentially a combination of two older words.
The first part, 'a-', comes from the Old English prefix ā- or on- which means "on," "up," or "out."
The second part, 'rise' (or rīsan in Old English), means "to go up," "to stand," or "to ascend."
So, the original structure of the word meant something along the lines of "to move up" or "to get up."
🕰️ First Known Use and Meaning
The word was first known to be used in Old English (before 1100), appearing as ārīsan.
The earliest meanings of ārīsan were literal and closely matched the component parts:
To get up: Specifically, to get up from sleep or from a seated/lying position. This sense is preserved today when we say, "She arose from her chair."
To ascend/Rise: To move upward, often referring to the sun or celestial bodies.
To come into existence: The meaning of "to emerge," "to spring forth," or "to result" (as in, "a problem arose") also developed early on and has become the most common use in modern English.
Phrases + Idioms Containing Arise
Phrases Directly Using "Arise"
If the need should arise: Used to indicate a contingent or potential future necessity.
Example: We have emergency supplies ready, if the need should arise.
To arise from the ashes: An evocative, often metaphorical phrase meaning to be renewed, resurrected, or to recover dramatically after destruction or failure. (The past participle, arisen, is more common here, as in "arisen from the ashes.")
To arise to the occasion: This is a less common or older variant of rise to the occasion, meaning to successfully meet a challenge.
When a problem/question/issue may arise: A standard formal phrase used in contracts or planning to acknowledge potential future complications.
Let justice arise: A formal or religious exhortation for fairness or righteousness to begin or appear.
Idioms Using Synonyms (Similar Effect)
These idioms use rise or spring (common synonyms for arise) to convey the sense of emergence or sudden appearance:
Rise and shine: A common, cheerful idiom meaning "wake up and be energetic."
Rise to the occasion: To deal successfully with a sudden difficulty or challenge.
To give rise to something: A formal phrase meaning to cause or produce something (similar to "arise from" but focusing on the cause rather than the effect).
Example: The economic crisis gave rise to widespread protests.
To spring up: To appear or develop quickly and suddenly (literally or figuratively).
Example: Pop-up shops have sprung up all over the city.
A star on the rise: A phrase referring to a person whose career is gaining prominence and success.
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Source Information
Definition of arise from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
