26984 words

arises

5 definitions • 12 examples
1
to start to happen or exist:

Examples:

opportunity arise If the opportunity arises, I'd love to go to China.
Problems arise when the payment is late.
He died of complications arising from heart surgery.
2
if it is necessary:

Examples:

Could you work on Saturday, should the need arise?
We can always rent a car, should the need arise.
I will help you should the need arise.
They are prepared to make a higher bid if the need arises.
Production can be increased quickly if the need arises.
3
to get out of bed:

Examples:

We arose early on Christmas morning.
4
to come into existence or begin to be noticed; happen:

Examples:

Problems arise when kids leave school.
When the opportunity arose, he decided to take it.
5
to get up, esp. from bed after sleeping:

Examples:

We arose early on Saturday morning.

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