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

  • (..) whose hands built your city---?" "Where they belong..." "...where they belong...?" "...in the depths...?" "And if those in the depths should rise up against you?" "The chief foreman of the Heart Machine, Grot - with an important message..." "Two more of those damned plans, Mr. Fredersen..." (..)
    1927 Metropolis