verb
arise
uh-RYZE/əˈraɪz/
To rise from an inactive or lower state.
A problem arises when a fresh leak begins beneath the sink.
Etymology
The rising image, reinforced by the prefix, also describes something springing into being or action. That abstract use already existed in Old English and underlies circumstances or problems that “arise.”
In context
There's a certain dark humor that stems from all of the consequences that arise because of one misspelled name at the start of the film.
More examples
- New questions arose during the review.
- She arises from the chair when the visitor enters.
- They had arisen before sunrise.
Forms
arise · arises · arose · arisen · arising