Synonyms for

Arise

Verb / ɜ:ˈaɪz / Another word for arise — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to come into being; to emerge

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

emerge originate stem commence

Informal

come up crop up show up pop up

Literary

spring dawn issue

Antonyms

cease end stop conclude finish terminate disappear

Common collocations

  • arise from
  • arise in
  • arise suddenly
  • arise unexpectedly
  • arise a problem
  • arise a question
  • arise a conflict

Word family

noun arising
verb arise

Usage note

Arise is often used in formal contexts to mean 'to begin to exist' or 'to happen'. It is an intransitive verb and does not take an object.

Example sentences

  1. I will arise early to see the sunrise.
  2. The sun will arise in the east.
  3. The issue will arise during the meeting.
  4. A new opportunity may arise soon.
  5. A problem has arisen and we need to solve it quickly.

Quotes

  • Out of difficulties arise miracles.
  • Great opportunities arise from the smallest moments.
  • From the ashes, we will arise.

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