Irregular verbs  Regular verbs

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rise, rises, rising, risen, rose

Synonyms: ascend, climb, mount, increase, emerge

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Antonyms: fall, descend, drop, decline, set

The Verb Rise – Definition, Usage, and Clarification


The verb rise is a common irregular verb that means to move upward, to get up, or to increase in level, number, or value. It is an intransitive verb, meaning it does not take a direct object (something doesn't 'rise' something else; it rises on its own).


VERB FORMS


■ Base Form: rise
■ Past Simple: rose
■ Past Participle: risen
■ Present Participle/Gerund: rising


USAGE AND CONTEXT


'Rise' is a versatile verb used for literal upward motion, increases, and figurative advancement.


1. Moving Upward / Getting Up
This is the most literal meaning.


■ Celestial Bodies: 'The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.'
■ From a Position: 'The judge entered and everyone in the courtroom rose.'
■ Smoke/Air: 'Hot air rises.'


2. Increasing in Level, Value, or Intensity
This is a very common use in finance, weather, and social contexts.


■ Prices/Numbers: 'House prices have risen sharply this year.'
■ Emotions: 'Tensions are rising between the two countries.'
■ Water Level: 'The river is expected to rise after the heavy rain.'


3. Advancing or Rebelling
This figurative use relates to improving one's position or fighting against authority.


■ Career: 'She rose quickly through the company ranks to become CEO.'
■ Rebellion: 'The people rose up against the tyrannical ruler.'


ℹ IMPORTANT: 'RISE' VS. 'RAISE'


This is one of the most common points of confusion in English. The key is that 'raise' needs an object.


■ Rise (Intransitive): Something moves up by itself. (rise, rose, risen)
■ Example: 'Prices rise.' (Prices go up on their own.)
■ Example: 'He rose from his seat.' (He got up by himself.)


■ Raise (Transitive): You lift something else up. It is a regular verb. (raise, raised, raised)
■ Example: 'The store raises its prices.' (The store lifts the prices.)
■ Example: 'He raised his hand.' (He lifted his hand.)