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| a·rise [ ə rz ] (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) |
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1. occur: to appear or come into existence
 When did the problem arise?
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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
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3. become active or vocal: to rise from a quiet, inactive, or subjugated state to become active, vocal, or rebellious
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4. stand up: to stand up from a sitting, lying, or kneeling position
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| [ Old English arisan "rise up" < Germanic] |
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