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Arise
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 1 of 2
Part of speech: noun (n.)
Rising. [Obs.] Drayton.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 2
Part of speech: verb (v.)
1. 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.
2. 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. Ex. i. 8. The doubts that in his heart arose. Milton.
3. To proceed; to issue; to spring. Whence haply mention may arise Of something not unseasonable to ask. Milton.