rise

UK: raɪz | US: raɪz

Definition
  1. vi. to move upward; to ascend

  2. vi. to increase in amount, level, or intensity

  3. n. an upward movement or increase

  4. n. the act of standing up

Structure
ris <raise>e <inflectional ending>
Etymology

The word "rise" originates from Old English rīsan, meaning "to get up, ascend, or stand." It is derived from Proto-Germanic rīsana-, which shares roots with Old Norse rīsa and Gothic urreisan. The core idea of upward movement or emergence has remained consistent throughout its evolution. The modern spelling preserves the original root "ris," while the silent "e" reflects Middle English inflectional patterns.

Examples
  1. The sun rises in the east every morning.

  2. Bread dough needs time to rise before baking.

  3. Her voice rose in anger during the argument.

  4. The rise in global temperatures is alarming.

  5. He gave a polite rise from his chair to greet the guests.