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

  • (..) But of course, the rock star, you-know-who. We've done a briefing book, so read up. I want all ideas... ...so I can pass them off as my own. Work hard, you'll rise fast. You're in the best possible position... ...in the department. Let's go to work. Your old man was a fucking hump from Southie. (..)
    2006 The Departed
  • (..) - Whoop-de-fucking-do. We won't be working together, that is, directly. You'll be working for Captain Ellerby, but I like to see everybody. You're a worker. You rise fast. Like a -year-old's dick. - Thank you, sergeant. - My pleasure. - Thank you, sir. - Good luck. (..)
    2006 The Departed