CEFR A2

rise

verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: go up, climb, ascend, soar

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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."

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