rise
[verb]
Synonyms:
- get up, arise, get to one's feet, stand up
- go up, ascend, climb
- advance, get on, progress, prosper
- get steeper, ascend, go uphill, slope upwards
- increase, go up, grow, intensify, mount
- rebel, mutiny, revolt
- originate, happen, issue, occur, spring
[noun]
Synonyms:
- increase, upsurge, upswing, upturn
- advancement, climb, progress, promotion
- upward slope, ascent, elevation, incline
- pay increase, increment, raise (U.S.)
- give rise to: cause, bring about, effect, produce, result in

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Antonyms: retire, sit, fall, decline, abate, drop
Contrasted words: lie, lounge, recline, sit, loll, sprawl, descend, drop, lower, dip, plummet, sink, declension, decline, lessening, letup, reduction, slump, decrement, loss
Related Idioms: come to one's feet
Related Words: sit up, straighten up, surge, tower, climb, scale, elevate, raise, rear

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English Thesaurus: get, obtain, acquire, inherit, gain, ...

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I. rise¹ S2 W1 /raɪz/ verb (past tense rose /rəʊz $ roʊz/, past participle risen /ˈrɪzən/) [intransitive]
[Language: Old English; Origin: risan]

1. INCREASE to increase in number, amount, or value Synonym : go up Antonym : fall
rise by
Sales rose by 20% over the Christmas period.
rise from/to
The research budget rose from £175,000 in 1999 to £22.5 million in 2001.
rise above
Temperatures rarely rise above freezing.
rise dramatically/sharply/rapidly/steeply etc
The number of people seeking asylum in Britain has risen sharply.
The divorce rate has risen steadily since the 1950s.
rising crime/unemployment/inflation etc
The country faces economic recession and rising unemployment.
The police seem unable to cope with the rising tide of (=large increase in) car crime.

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In everyday English, people usually say an amount or level goes up rather than rises:
Prices have gone up a lot.

2. GO UPWARDS to go upwards Antonym : fall:
The floodwaters began to rise again.
She watched the bubbles rise to the surface.
the problems caused by climate change and rising sea levels
rise from
Smoke rose from the chimney.
The road rises steeply from the village.
The waves rose and fell.

3. STAND formal to stand up:
Then she picked up her bag and rose to leave.
rise from the table/your chair etc
The chairman rose from his chair and came forward to greet her.
He put down his glass and rose to his feet.

4. BECOME SUCCESSFUL to become important, powerful, successful, or rich Antonym : fall
rise to
He rose to the rank of major.
rise to prominence/fame/power
He had swiftly risen to prominence during the 1950s.
Mussolini rose to power in Italy in 1922.
people who rise to the top in their chosen professions
rise to do something
He rose to become chairman of the company.
She had joined the company as a secretary and risen through the ranks (=made progress from a low position to a high position) to become a senior sales director.

5. BE TALL (also rise up) to be very tall
rise above
The cliffs rose above them.
rise from
huge rocks rising from the sea
The bridge rose majestically into the air.

6. VOICE/SOUND
a) to be loud enough to be heard
rise from
The sound of traffic rose from the street below.
rise above
Her voice rose above the shouts of the children.
b) to become louder or higher:
His voice rose in frustration.

7. SUN/MOON/STAR to appear in the sky Antonym : set:
The sun rises in the east.

8. EMOTION if a feeling or emotion rises, you feel it more and more strongly:
She could sense her temper rising again.
There was an atmosphere of rising excitement in the school.
The doctor sounded optimistic and John’s hopes rose.

9. rise to the occasion/challenge to deal successfully with a difficult situation or problem, especially by working harder or performing better than usual:
a young athlete who can certainly rise to the occasion
The team rose to the challenge.

10. AGAINST A GOVERNMENT/ARMY (also rise up) if a large group of people rise, they try to defeat the government, army etc that is controlling them:
They rose up and overthrew the government.
rise against
The prisoners rose against the guards and escaped.
rise in revolt/rebellion
They rose in rebellion against the king.

11. BREAD/CAKES ETC if bread, cakes etc rise, they become bigger because there is air inside them

12. BED literary to get out of bed in the morning

13. ALIVE AGAIN to come alive after having died ⇒ resurrection
rise from the dead/grave
On the third day Jesus rose from the dead.

14. COURT/PARLIAMENT if a court or parliament rises, that particular meeting is formally finished

15. WIND formal if the wind rises, it becomes stronger:
The wind had risen again and it was starting to rain.

16. RIVER literary if a river rises somewhere, it begins there:
The Rhine rises in Switzerland.

17. rise and shine spoken used humorously to tell someone to wake up and get out of bed

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II. rise² S3 W2 noun

1. INCREASE [countable] an increase in number, amount, or value Synonym : increase Antonym : fall
rise in
We are expecting a rise in interest rates.
an alarming rise in unemployment
rise of
Profits went up to £24 million, a rise of 16%.

2. WAGES [countable] British English an increase in wages Synonym : raise American English:
He’s been promised a rise next year.
The railworkers were offered a 3% pay rise.

3. SUCCESS/POWER [singular] the achievement of importance, success or power Antonym : fall
rise of
the rise of fascism
the rise of Napoleon
rise to
Thatcher’s rise to power in the late 70s
The band’s sudden rise to fame took everyone by surprise.
his swift rise to prominence
the rise and fall of the Roman Empire

4. give rise to something formal to be the reason why something happens, especially something bad or unpleasant ⇒ provoke:
His speech gave rise to a bitter argument.
The President’s absence has given rise to speculation about his health.

5. MOVEMENT UP [singular] a movement upwards Antonym : fall
rise in
a sudden rise in sea levels
She watched the steady rise and fall of his chest.

6. SLOPE [countable] an upward slope or a hill:
There’s a slight rise in the road.
They topped the rise (=reached the top of the hill) and began a slow descent towards the town.

7. get a rise out of somebody informal to make someone become annoyed or embarrassed by making a joke about them ⇒ make fun of somebody:
She enjoys getting a rise out of you.

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rise
noun
I. increase
ADJ. big, dramatic, huge, large, massive, sharp, strong, substantial | modest, slight, small | threefold, 80 per cent, etc. | appreciable, significant | abrupt, rapid, steep, sudden | slow | steady | inexorable, remorseless Unemployment continued its remorseless rise.
general, overall | annual, monthly | interest rate, pay, price, sea-level, tax, temperature, wage, etc. The union is demanding an across-the-board pay rise of 5%.
PREP. on the ~ (= rising) Crime is on the rise.
~ in a twofold rise in prices
~ on a rise on last year's levels

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rise
II. becoming more powerful/important
ADJ. meteoric, spectacular, swift
PREP. ~ of the rise of capitalism
~ to His swift rise to the national team surprised everyone.
PHRASES the rise and fall of sth the rise and fall of the Roman Empire
rise to fame/power/prominence a meteoric rise to fame

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rise
verb
I. move upwards
ADV. majestically the cliffs which rise majestically from the ocean
PREP. from Smoke rose from the chimney.

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rise
II. stand up
ADV. slowly
VERB + RISE make to, try to He made to rise but found his legs were not strong enough to support him.
PREP. from She rose slowly from her chair to greet us.

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rise
III. get out of bed
ADV. early, late He rose early and went for a walk.

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rise
IV. increase
ADV. dramatically, markedly, sharply, significantly, steeply, substantially House prices have risen sharply in recent months.
a little, slightly | further, higher | steadily | fast, quickly, rapidly The cost of health care is rising faster than ever.
VERB + RISE be expected to, be likely to, be projected to, be set to Entry standards into the profession are set to rise further.
be unlikely to | begin to | continue to
PREP. above Air pollution has risen above an acceptable level.
by Unemployment has risen by 25,000 this month.
from, in Gas rose in price.
in line with State benefits will rise in line with inflation.
to Inflation rose from 2% to 5% last year.

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rise

sharply/steeply (=a lot in a short time)
The value of the painting has risen sharply in recent years.
dramatically (=a lot and very suddenly)
Unemployment rose dramatically.
rapidly/quickly/fast
House prices rose rapidly last year.
significantly (=in a way that shows something important)
Male cancer rates rose significantly during the period 1969–78.
substantially (=a lot)
University fees have risen substantially.
steadily
My salary had risen steadily each year.
slightly
The water temperature had risen slightly.
sharp/steep (=great and sudden)
There’s been a sharp rise in house prices.
dramatic (=great and sudden)
The meter showed a dramatic rise in the level of radioactivity.
big/large
There has been a big rise in violent crime.
huge/massive
The result was a huge rise in unemployment.
substantial/significant
Manufacturers claimed the increase would mean a substantial rise in costs.
Wealthy Americans face a significant rise in their income tax rate.
rapid
The post-war years saw a rapid rise in prosperity.
steady
Japanese banks have been hit hard by the rise in interest rates.
a 10%/40% etc rise
The company reported an 81% rise in profits.
a price rise
The tax would result in a price rise of 6 percent for petrol.
a rent rise British English
Tenants face huge rent rises.
a temperature rise
They predicted a global temperature rise of 2.5 degrees by the end of the century.
a rise in the number of something
There has been a rise in the number of arrests for drug offences.
sb’s rise to power
They were alarmed by Hitler’s rise to power.
sb’s rise to prominence
His rise to prominence would not have been possible without the war.
sb’s rise to fame
Her success in the film ensured a rapid rise to fame.
sb’s rise to stardom
In this book, he explores the actor’s rise to stardom.
sb’s rise to the top
His rise to the top of the Labour Party was effortless.
the rise and fall of somebody/something
The exhibition tells the story of the rise and fall of the Etruscan civilisation.
meteoric (=very great and quick)
What can explain their meteoric rise in popularity?
rapid/swift
Her rapid rise to the top is well deserved.

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rise
verb
BAD: Many firms try to survive by rising productivity.
GOOD: Many firms try to survive by raising productivity.

Usage Note:
See RAISE 3 (raise)

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get [not in passive] to get something by finding it, asking for it, or paying for it:
I’ve been trying to get some information.
She went to the bank to get some money.
obtain formal to get something:
Maps and guides can be obtained from the tourist office.
The newspaper has obtained a copy of the letter.
acquire formal to get something – used about knowledge, skills, or something big or expensive:
The course helps older people to acquire computing skills.
He acquired the property in 1985.
inherit to get someone’s money or property after they die:
Jo inherited a lot of money from her mother.
gain to get something useful or necessary, such as knowledge or experience:
I’ve gained a lot of useful experience.
The research helped us gain an insight into how a child’s mind works.
earn to get something because you deserve it:
He had earned a reputation as a peacemaker.
She earned a lot of respect from her colleagues.
get hold of something informal to get something that is rare or difficult to find:
I’m trying to get hold of a ticket for the game.
lay your hands on something informal to get something that you want very much or that you have spent a lot of time looking for:
I read every book I could lay my hands on.
increase noun [uncountable and countable] an occasion when the amount or number of something becomes bigger:
There has been a significant increase in violent crime over the past year.
price increases
growth noun [singular, uncountable] an increase in the number, size, or importance of something. Growth is also used when saying that a company or a country’s economy becomes more successful:
The astonishing growth of the Internet has had a dramatic effect on people’s lives.
Japan experienced a period of rapid economic growth.
Many people are concerned about the enormous growth in the world’s population.
rise noun [countable] an increase in the amount of something, or in the standard or level of something:
The latest figures show a sharp rise (=a sudden big rise) in unemployment in the region.
There was a 34 percent rise in the number of armed robberies.
The majority of families experienced a rise in living standards.
surge noun [countable usually singular] a sudden increase in something such as profits, demand, or interest:
There has been a big surge in demand for organically grown food.
We have seen a tremendous surge of interest in Chinese medicine.
hike noun [countable] informal especially American English a large or sudden increase in prices or taxes - often used in newspaper reports:
Despite a 25% hike in fuel costs, the airline made a profit last year.
tax hikes
wage hikes

[TahlilGaran] English Thesaurus ▲

increase to become larger in number, amount, or degree:
Sales increased by 25%.
The level of violence has increased.
go up to increase. Go up is less formal than increase, and is the usual verb to use in everyday English:
The price of coffee has gone up.
rise to increase. Rise sounds a little formal and is often used when talking about the level of something increasing:
The demand for oil has been rising steadily.
Living standards have risen dramatically.
grow to increase, especially gradually over a period of time – used about numbers or amounts:
Since 1990, US imports of foreign goods have grown at a rate of 7.7% per year.
The number of people working from home has grown substantially.
escalate to increase to a high level – used about things that you do not want to increase such as costs, crimes, or violence:
Fuel prices are escalating.
The fighting has escalated.
double/triple to become twice as much or three times as much:
Since 1950, the number of people dying from cancer has almost doubled.
The company’s profits tripled last quarter.
expand to become larger in size, or to include a wider range of activities:
The business has expanded at a rate of 15% per year.
We are hoping to expand into mobile phone services.
soar to increase and reach a very high level – used about numbers and amounts, or about feelings:
The temperature soared to 36.6 degrees centigrade.
His confidence soared.
The singer’s popularity has soared.
shoot up to increase very quickly and suddenly – used about prices, numbers, or temperatures:
Share prices shot up 30% over the last week.
put something up to increase prices, taxes etc. Put up something is less formal than increase, and is the usual verb to use in everyday English:
The landlord has put the rent up again.
They’re always putting up gas prices.
raise to increase something such as prices or taxes, or levels or standards:
The bank has raised interest rates for the third time this year.
The school aims to raise students’ levels of achievement.
boost to increase sales, profits, production etc, especially when they have been lower than you want them to be:
Growing affluence has boosted sales.
Oil exports boosted the economy.
extend to increase something such as your power or influence, or the number of things you are involved in:
We are hoping to extend the range of services that we offer.
The company plans to extend its dominance of the world car market.
step up something to increase your efforts or activities, especially to change a situation:
Security has been stepped up following the bombing.
Local people have stepped up their campaign to prevent a prison being built in their neighbourhood.
heighten to increase a feeling or effect:
The attack has heightened concerns about racism in schools.
Hunger can heighten the effect that alcohol has on you.
maximize to increase something as much as possible:
Businesses try to maximize efficiency and cut costs.
To maximize the chances of a successful pregnancy, you should make sure that you eat well.
big/large
The company has announced a big increase in its profits for last year.
slight/small
Doctors have reported a slight increase in the number of deaths caused by the disease.
The temperature increase was quite small.
great (=big)
There has been a great increase in air traffic in the last twenty years.
huge/massive (=very big)
There was a huge increase in emigration after the war.
substantial/considerable formal (=quite big)
He negotiated a substantial increase in pay for the workers.
significant/marked (=definite and noticeable)
Over the last few years, there has been a marked increase in tourism to developing countries.
dramatic/sharp (=large and sudden)
What has led to this dramatic increase in prices?
rapid (=happening quickly)
Recently there has been a rapid increase in fish farming.
modest (=small)
The figures reveal a modest increase in the birth rate.
gradual (=happening slowly)
Her temperature chart showed a gradual increase over the preceding six hours.
steady (=happening slowly but continuously)
The university has benefited from a steady increase in student numbers.
a threefold/fourfold/fivefold etc increase (=an increase by three, four etc times)
The figures show a threefold increase in incidents of car theft.
a 10%/50% etc increase
A 5% increase in petrol prices is predicted.
an annual increase
The company reported a 10% increase in pre-tax profits.
lead to an increase
They argue that the abolition of the death penalty has led to an increase in the number of murders.
cause/bring about an increase
The heatwave brought about a massive increase in water consumption.
a price increase
We expect a price increase of 1.4% this year.
a fare increase
The airline instituted a 10% fare increase.
a wage/pay/salary increase
Canadian workers received a 5.4% wage increase.
a tax increase
The government had no choice but to impose a tax increase.
be on the increase (=be increasing)
Knife attacks are on the increase.
the rate of increase
The rate of increase in the number of violent crimes is much higher than under the previous government.
growth noun [singular, uncountable] an increase in the number, size, or importance of something. Growth is also used when saying that a company or a country’s economy becomes more successful:
The astonishing growth of the Internet has had a dramatic effect on people’s lives.
Japan experienced a period of rapid economic growth.
Many people are concerned about the enormous growth in the world’s population.
surge noun [countable usually singular] a sudden increase in something such as profits, demand, or interest:
There has been a big surge in demand for organically grown food.
We have seen a tremendous surge of interest in Chinese medicine.
gain noun [uncountable and countable] an increase in the amount or level of something - used especially in business or political contexts, or when talking about an increase in someone’s weight:
sales gains
The December job figures show a net gain of 81,000 jobs.
The party has experienced a gain in popularity.
The amount of weight gain during pregnancy varies.
hike noun [countable] informal especially American English a large or sudden increase in prices or taxes - often used in newspaper reports:
Despite a 25% hike in fuel costs, the airline made a profit last year.
tax hikes
wage hikes
explosion noun [countable] a sudden very large increase in the amount or number of something:
There has been an explosion in the number of fast food restaurants.
The country experienced a population explosion.
The book caused an explosion of interest in Renaissance Italy.
boom noun [singular] a sudden large increase in trade, profits or sales, with the result that a country, company, or industry becomes very successful. Boom is also used about a sudden increase in interest in something, with the result that it becomes very popular:
the German economic boom of the 1960s
the Internet boom
There has been a boom in sales of diet books and videos.

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increase noun [uncountable and countable] an occasion when the amount or number of something becomes bigger:
There has been a significant increase in violent crime over the past year.
price increases
growth noun [singular, uncountable] an increase in the number, size, or importance of something. Growth is also used when saying that a company or a country’s economy becomes more successful:
The astonishing growth of the Internet has had a dramatic effect on people’s lives.
Japan experienced a period of rapid economic growth.
Many people are concerned about the enormous growth in the world’s population.
rise noun [countable] an increase in the amount of something, or in the standard or level of something:
The latest figures show a sharp rise (=a sudden big rise) in unemployment in the region.
There was a 34 percent rise in the number of armed robberies.
The majority of families experienced a rise in living standards.
surge noun [countable usually singular] a sudden increase in something such as profits, demand, or interest:
There has been a big surge in demand for organically grown food.
We have seen a tremendous surge of interest in Chinese medicine.
gain noun [uncountable and countable] an increase in the amount or level of something - used especially in business or political contexts, or when talking about an increase in someone’s weight:
sales gains
The December job figures show a net gain of 81,000 jobs.
The party has experienced a gain in popularity.
The amount of weight gain during pregnancy varies.
hike noun [countable] informal especially American English a large or sudden increase in prices or taxes - often used in newspaper reports:
Despite a 25% hike in fuel costs, the airline made a profit last year.
tax hikes
wage hikes

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stand to be on your feet in an upright position:
There were no seats, so we had to stand.
When we entered, Stephen was standing by his desk.
be on your feet to be standing, especially for a long time:
If you have young kids, you’re on your feet all day.
I’d been on my feet since 7 o'clock and I needed to sit down.
The crowd were all on their feet clapping and calling for more.
get up to stand after you have been sitting or lying down:
He got up and turned off the TV.
Mum fell in her flat and was unable to get up.
stand up to stand after you have been sitting, or to be in a standing position:
I stood up when she came in and shook her hand.
It’s generally better to do this exercise standing up.
get to your feet written to stand up, especially slowly or when it is difficult for you:
My attorney got slowly to his feet, breathing heavily.
rise formal to stand after you have been sitting, especially at a formal event:
As the bride entered the cathedral, the congregation rose.
Audience members rose to their feet, cheering and clapping.

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rise
raɪz
See: get a rise out of , give rise to

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