Synonyms for

Risen

Verb / ˈrɪzʌn / Another word for risen — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to move upwards or to become higher

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

increased surged escalated mounted

Informal

gone up shot up climbed

Literary

ascended lofted

Antonyms

fallen dropped descended lowered subsided declined sunk

Common collocations

  • sun has risen
  • prices have risen
  • dough has risen
  • bread has risen
  • water has risen
  • demand has risen
  • cost has risen

Word family

noun rise
verb rise
adjective rising

Usage note

Risen is the past participle of 'rise'. It is often used with auxiliary verbs like 'has' or 'have' to form the present perfect tense, e.g., 'The sun has risen'.

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Example sentences

  1. The balloon has risen above the trees.
  2. The bread has risen in the oven.
  3. The sun has risen and it's morning.
  4. The hot air balloon has risen into the sky.
  5. The price of the stock has risen significantly.

Quotes

  • I have risen from the dead.
  • I have risen to the top of my profession.
  • The phoenix must burn to emerge.

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