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arise

a·rise [ ə rz ] (past a·rose [ ə rṓz ], past participle a·ris·en [ ə rízz'n ], present participle a·ris·ing, 3rd person present singular a·ris·es)


intransitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. occur: to appear or come into existence
When did the problem arise?

2. be caused by something: to happen or exist as a result of something
a shortage of qualified staff arising from a lack of investment in training

3. become active or vocal: to rise from a quiet, inactive, or subjugated state to become active, vocal, or rebellious ( literary )

4. stand up: to stand up from a sitting, lying, or kneeling position ( literary )

[ Old English arisan "rise up" < Germanic]
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