(of a meeting or a session of a court) Past tense for to adjourn
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A purplish-red or pink color
“Threads of rose and gold stretched across the sky as navy faded into cobalt.”
A perforated cap or nozzle for a hose, shower, or sprinkling can
“Water is admitted at the same time through the rose of the watering pipe.”
The base of a light socket
“Fix one end to the ceiling rose and pass the other down through the shell with the bearings.”
A rich deep red color inclining to purple
A graph with only one vertex
The bud of a rose
To have become larger in size or degree
“Due to the recent drought, the price of berries would rise significantly.”
To appear or turn red or pink in color
To shine brightly, especially with reflected light
To have gradually increased in detail
“At dawn, we sat by the lake and watched the sun rise above the horizon.”
Past tense for to move upwards
“The eagle would spread its wings and rise into the ether.”
Past tense 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 tense for to get to one's feet
“Please rise when your name is called.”
Past tense 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 tense 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 tense 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 tense for to become disobedient against authority
“Citizens frustrated by the increase in taxes would rise in protest against the government.”
Past tense 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 a meeting or a session of a court) Past tense for to adjourn
“The magistrate declared that court would rise late in the afternoon.”
(rise to) Past tense for to react with annoyance or anger
“He had neither the time nor the inclination to rise to the provocations from his detractors.”
Past tense for to have its source
“It was eventually discovered that the majestic Marannon would rise out of the Lake Launcocha.”
Of a color intermediate between red and white, as of coral or salmon
Of a color at the end of the spectrum next to orange and opposite violet
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