Dictionary entry

Arise

Webster's Dictionary 1913

A‐rise″ (ȧ‐rīz″), v. i. [imp.Arose (–rōz″); p. pr. & vb. n.Arising; p. p.Arisen (–rĭz″'n).]. [AS. ārīsan; ā (equiv. to Goth. us-, ur-, G. er-, orig. meaning out) + rīsan to rise; cf. Goth. urreisan to arise. See Rise.] 1. To come up from a lower to a higher position; to come above the horizon; to come up from one's bed or place of repose; to mount; to ascend; to rise; as, to arise from a kneeling posture; a cloud arose; the sun ariseth; he arose early in the morning.

2. To spring up; to come into action, being, or notice; to become operative, sensible, or visible; to begin to act a part; to present itself; as, the waves of the sea arose; a persecution arose; the wrath of the king shall arise.

There arose up a new king... which knew not Joseph.

Ex. i. 8.

The doubts that in his heart arose.

Milton.

3. To proceed; to issue; to spring.

Whence haply mention may arise

Of something not unseasonable to ask.

Milton.