rise (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /raɪz/

Definition

To move from a lower position to a higher one.

Examples

• Prices will rise if the cost of food goes up.

• The smoke began to rise slowly from the small fire.

• She watched the moon rise above the dark forest trees.

How to Use rise

rise to (prepositional phrase)

to reach a higher level or amount — "The water level will rise to two meters today."

rise from (prepositional phrase)

to start moving upward from a base — "The smoke began to rise from the chimney."

Synonyms of rise

Words with a similar meaning to rise:

• go up
• climb
• ascend
• soar

Antonyms of rise

Words with the opposite meaning to rise:

• fall
• drop

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