GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Arise , v. i. [imp. Arose ; p. pr. & vb. n. Arising; p. p. Arisen .]. [AS. ārīsan; ā (equiv. to Goth. us-, ur-, G. er-, orig. meaning out) + rīsan to rise; cf. Goth. urreisan to arise. See Rise.]
   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.
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   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.
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   There arose up a new king . . . which knew not Joseph.
   Ex. i. 8.
   
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   The doubts that in his heart arose.
   Milton.
   
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   To proceed; to issue; to spring.
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   Whence haply mention may arise
   Of something not unseasonable to ask.
   Milton.
   
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   Arise, n. Rising. [Obs.]
   Drayton.
   
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