(of a meeting or a session of a court) Past participle for to adjourn
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To have been visible or seen
“At dawn, we sat by the lake and watched the sun rise above the horizon.”
Past participle for to move upwards
“The eagle would spread its wings and rise into the ether.”
Past participle for to be, or to appear to be, taller than the surrounding landscape
“We drive through the valley as snow-capped mountains rise before us.”
Past participle for to increase in quantity, size, or degree
“Due to the recent drought, the price of berries would rise significantly.”
Past participle for to get better
“My purchasing power would rise substantially after I found a better-paying job.”
(of a sound) Past participle for to become louder or higher in pitch
“His anger boiled, his tone would gradually rise and it looked like he would pop a vein at any moment.”
Past participle for to get to one's feet
“Please rise when your name is called.”
Past participle for to get out of bed
“The rays of sunshine filtering through my window at dawn allow me to rise naturally from my slumber.”
Past participle for to increase in value, status, or level of success
“He had that ambition if you looked in his eyes, and he would rise from mopping floors to working the fries.”
Past participle for to be restored to life
“The Halloween costumes were so realistic that one could be forgiven for thinking that the dead did, in fact, rise on that day.”
Past participle for to become disobedient against authority
“Citizens frustrated by the increase in taxes would rise in protest against the government.”
Past participle for to improve in mood or disposition
“Little Ricky's spirits would rise when his mother promised him a cookie for his good behavior.”
(of land or a natural feature) Past participle for to incline upwards
“Our journey on foot would only get tougher as the trail continued to rise with each step.”
(of a meeting or a session of a court) Past participle for to adjourn
“The magistrate declared that court would rise late in the afternoon.”
(rise to) Past participle for to react with annoyance or anger
“He had neither the time nor the inclination to rise to the provocations from his detractors.”
(of dough) Past participle for to swell by the action of yeast
“Leave the dough for a moment to allow it to rise.”
Past participle for to have its source
“It was eventually discovered that the majestic Marannon would rise out of the Lake Launcocha.”
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