en
rise
/raɪz/
Definition
1
To move from a lower to a higher position; ascend or go up.
2
To increase in amount, extent, degree, size, or intensity.
3
To get up from lying, sitting, or kneeling position.
4
To appear above the horizon, as the sun or moon.
5
To become greater in status, rank, or importance; advance.
Examples
After devouring three donuts, my blood sugar levels rose faster than a hot air balloon at a festival.
The yeast made the bread dough rise so dramatically, it nearly escaped the bowl like a prison break.
He tried to rise early for the gym, but his bed hugged him back with the grip of a caffeinated sloth.
As the sun rose, the early bird got the worm—and the late riser got the coffee regret.