rise (EN)

verb, noun

verb “rise”

1. moving upwards
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   The smoke rose slowly from the chimney.
2. growing upward to reach a specific height
   The sunflower rose quickly, reaching over six feet tall by the end of summer.
3. sloping or inclining upwards
   As we walked further, the road rose gently, offering a beautiful view of the valley below.
4. appearing to move upwards from behind the horizon due to a planet's rotation
   We woke up early to watch the moon rise over the mountains.
5. becoming upright from a sitting or lying position
   After sitting on the ground, she rose slowly to her feet.
6. waking up and getting out of bed
   Every morning, I rise at 6 AM to start my day with a jog.
7. coming back to life after death
   In the story, to everyone's surprise, the hero rose from the grave.
8. ending an official meeting
   After a long debate, the council rose, planning to reconvene next week.
9. achieving a higher status or position
   She rose quickly in the company, becoming one of its youngest managers.
10. increasing (in quantity, price, etc.)
    The temperature rose by ten degrees yesterday.
11. going to a higher pitch in music
    During the chorus, her voice rose an octave, captivating the audience.
12. becoming active or effective in response to something
    When the community faced a crisis, volunteers rose to the challenge, offering their help and resources.
13. swelling or puffing up during fermentation
    After an hour in the warm kitchen, the bread dough had risen beautifully, doubling in size.
14. originating from a specific place, used for rivers
    The Mississippi River rises in northern Minnesota.

noun “rise”

1. an instance of moving upwards
   The balloon's rise into the sky was slow and steady.
2. an increase (in quantity, price, etc.)
   The rise in gas prices has made commuting more expensive for everyone.
3. gaining prominence or importance
   The rise of social media has dramatically changed how we communicate.
4. an increase in wage or salary, specific to certain regions
   After her performance review, Sarah was thrilled to receive a rise of £100 a month.
5. the distance from the waist to the crotch in trousers or shorts
   She preferred jeans with a high rise, finding them more comfortable and flattering.
6. an upward sloping area of terrain that hides what's behind it
   As we hiked, we approached a gentle rise that hid the valley beyond from our view.
7. a noticeable reaction from a person or group
   Mentioning the surprise exam was enough to get a rise out of the entire class.