Synonyms for

Rises

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

Definition

The verb 'rises' means to move upward from a lower position to a higher one or to increase in amount or intensity.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

ascends mounts emerges increases

Informal

goes up comes up gets up pops up

Literary

soars leaps surges

Antonyms

falls drops descends sinks declines lowers

Common collocations

  • sun rises
  • prices rises
  • dough rises
  • water rises
  • hope rises
  • temperature rises
  • crowd rises

Word family

noun rise
verb rise
adjective rising

Usage note

The word 'rises' is the third-person singular present tense of the verb 'to rise'. It is often used to describe upward movement, increase, or the appearance of something.

Example sentences

  1. The balloon rises up into the sky.
  2. The bread dough rises as it bakes in the oven.
  3. The stock market rises and falls.
  4. The tide rises and covers the beach.
  5. The temperature rises as the day goes on.

Quotes

  • Hope rises like a phoenix from the ashes of shattered dreams.
  • The sun rises every morning, but it's what you do before it sets that truly matters.
  • Every morning is like a new page in the book of your life. The story can be anything you want it to be, but it starts with the sun rises.

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