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Arise v. i. (past arose; past part. arisen; pres. part. arising)

To come up from a lower to a higher position; to come above the horizon; to come up from one's bed or place of repose; to mount; to ascend; to rise; as, to arise from a kneeling posture; a cloud arose; the sun ariseth; he arose early in the morning.

To spring up; to come into action, being, or notice; to become operative, sensible, or visible; to begin to act a part; to present itself; as, the waves of the sea arose; a persecution arose; the wrath of the king shall arise. "There arose up a new king... which knew not Joseph." "The doubts that in his heart arose."

To proceed; to issue; to spring. "Whence haply mention may arise Of something not unseasonable to ask."

noun

Arise n. Rising. (Obs.)

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