(of a meeting or a session of a court) Present participle for to adjourn
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Going higher in altitude
“Spergel and his family were out on a pier, where the rising rocket would be easy to see.”
Growing in scope or intensity
“Joseph, wary of the rising anger in his cousin's voice, hesitated before answering.”
Starting out or in the early stages of development
Beginning to attract attention or critical acclaim
Moving, pointing, or leading to a higher place, point, or level
Experiencing a sudden revival or renewed strength
Significant in elevation
Moving in an undulating or wavy motion
Slope inclined, getting progressively higher or larger continuously
About to happen or take place
Resulting from accumulation or a series of additions
A revolt or rebellion
“In 1954, there was a rising of the peasants of Shamiyyah in the Middle Euphrates.”
An act or instance of evelating or rising up
“Lift is the force causing the upward rising of the plane in defiance of the pull of gravity.”
An increase in amount, degree or level
An act of raising, or being raised, above ground
Pertaining to the act or tendency of increasing prices
A place, person, or thing from which something originates
(of the tide) Rising in level
Present participle for to move upwards
“The eagle would spread its wings and rise into the ether.”
Present participle for to emerge by means of an upward movement
“At dawn, we sat by the lake and watched the sun rise above the horizon.”
Present 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.”
Present participle for to increase in quantity, size, or degree
“Due to the recent drought, the price of berries would rise significantly.”
Present participle for to get better
“My purchasing power would rise substantially after I found a better-paying job.”
(of a sound) Present 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.”
Present participle for to get to one's feet
“Please rise when your name is called.”
Present 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.”
Present 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.”
Present 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.”
Present participle for to become disobedient against authority
“Citizens frustrated by the increase in taxes would rise in protest against the government.”
Present 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) Present 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) Present participle for to adjourn
“The magistrate declared that court would rise late in the afternoon.”
(rise to) Present 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) Present participle for to swell by the action of yeast
“Leave the dough for a moment to allow it to rise.”
Present 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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