rise

Definition

  • verb: to move upward
  • verb: to assume an upright position especially from lying, kneeling, or sitting
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: arise, scale, climb

Examples

  • She 'has risen in my estimation'. [=I think more highly of her; I respect/admire her more]

  • We need to 'rise above' our anger/frustration and find a way to get along with each other.

  • He told the people that they should 'rise up' and overthrow the corrupt government.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Well, that's just impossible. You know what these things are capable of. Even if you lose the election, another one like you is gonna rise up and take your place. J.J. Abrams has seen to that. Don't you get it, Randy? I'm not a politician. I never was. All I know is that for (..)
    2016 TvShow: South Park Title: Fort Collins Season: 20 Episode 6