Irregular verbs Regular verbs
rise, rises, rising, risen, rose
Synonyms: ascend, climb, mount, increase, emerge
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.)
RISE - PRESENT SIMPLE | |
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★ I | rise |
★ you | rise |
★ he/she/it | rises |
★ we | rise |
★ you (plural) | rise |
★ they | rise |
Examples of the verb 'rise' in the Present Simple |
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- I rise at 6 AM every morning. |
- You rise to the occasion when faced with a challenge. |
- The sun rises in the east. | The dough rises in a warm place. |
- We rise from our seats when the judge enters. |
- You (plural) see the price of fuel rise every month. |
- They rise through the ranks of the company. |
RISE - PRESENT CONTINUOUS | |
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★ I am | rising |
★ you are | rising |
★ he/she/it is | rising |
★ we are | rising |
★ you are | rising |
★ they are | rising |
Examples of the verb 'rise' in the Present Continuous |
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- I am rising from my seat to speak. |
- You are rising above the petty arguments. |
- The river is rising after the heavy rain. | The temperature is rising. |
- We are watching the smoke rising from the chimney. |
- You (plural) are rising to the top of your field. |
- They are rising up in protest against the new law. |
RISE - PRESENT PERFECT | |
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★ I have | risen |
★ you have | risen |
★ he/she/it has | risen |
★ we have | risen |
★ you have | risen |
★ they have | risen |
Examples of the verb 'rise' in the Present Perfect |
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- I have risen early today. |
- You have risen to the challenge. |
- The sun has risen. | The price of bread has risen again. |
- We have risen from our humble beginnings. |
- You (plural) have risen in my estimation. |
- They have risen from the ashes of defeat. |
RISE - PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS | |
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★ I have been | rising |
★ you have been | rising |
★ he/she/it has been | rising |
★ we have been | rising |
★ you have been | rising |
★ they have been | rising |
Examples of the verb 'rise' in the Present Perfect Continuous |
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- The water level has been rising steadily for hours. |
- You have been rising through the company ranks quickly. |
- He has been rising before dawn every day to train. | The cost of living has been rising all year. |
- We have been rising to meet the increasing demand. |
- You (plural) have been rising in the polls. |
- They have been rising up against the occupation. |
RISE - PAST SIMPLE | |
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★ I | rose |
★ you | rose |
★ he/she/it | rose |
★ we | rose |
★ you (plural) | rose |
★ they | rose |
Examples of the verb 'rise' in the Past Simple |
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- I rose from my chair to greet the guests. |
- You rose to the occasion and gave a brilliant speech. |
- The sun rose at 5:45 this morning. | The river rose and flooded the town. |
- We rose in protest. |
- You (plural) rose from the table. |
- They rose to power through a military coup. |
RISE - PAST CONTINUOUS | |
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★ I was | rising |
★ you were | rising |
★ he/she/it was | rising |
★ we were | rising |
★ you were | rising |
★ they were | rising |
Examples of the verb 'rise' in the Past Continuous |
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- I was rising from my nap when I heard the doorbell. |
- You were rising in the polls. |
- The crowd was rising to their feet to applaud. | The floodwaters were rising rapidly. |
- We were watching the mist rising from the valley. |
- You (plural) were rising to the challenge. |
- They were rising up against the monarchy. |
RISE - PAST PERFECT | |
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★ I had | risen |
★ you had | risen |
★ he/she/it had | risen |
★ we had | risen |
★ you had | risen |
★ they had | risen |
Examples of the verb 'rise' in the Past Perfect |
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- I had risen before anyone else in the house was awake. |
- You had risen to a position of influence. |
- The dough had risen perfectly, so I put it in the oven. | The sun had already risen by the time we woke up. |
- We had risen against the tyranny. |
- You (plural) had risen from your seats. |
- They had risen to become a world power. |
RISE - PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS | |
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★ I had been | rising |
★ you had been | rising |
★ he/she/it had been | rising |
★ we had been | rising |
★ you had been | rising |
★ they had been | rising |
Examples of the verb 'rise' in the Past Perfect Continuous |
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- I had been rising early for months to finish the project. |
- You had been rising through the ranks. |
- The sea level had been rising for decades, causing coastal erosion. | The company's profits had been rising. |
- We had been rising to the challenges. |
- You (plural) had been rising in popularity. |
- They had been rising against their oppressors. |
RISE - FUTURE SIMPLE | |
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★ I will | rise |
★ you will | rise |
★ he/she/it will | rise |
★ we will | rise |
★ you will | rise |
★ they will | rise |
Examples of the verb 'rise' in the Future Simple |
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- I will rise early tomorrow to catch the train. |
- You will rise to the occasion, I am sure of it. |
- The audience will rise for the national anthem. | The cost of living will rise again next year. |
- We will rise again after this defeat. |
- You (plural) will rise to the top. |
- They will rise up if their demands are not met. |
RISE - FUTURE CONTINUOUS | |
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★ I will be | rising |
★ you will be | rising |
★ he/she/it will be | rising |
★ we will be | rising |
★ you will be | rising |
★ they will be | rising |
Examples of the verb 'rise' in the Future Continuous |
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- I will be rising at dawn for my flight. |
- You will be rising in the company. |
- The moon will be rising over the mountains soon. | The unemployment rate will be rising next quarter. |
- We will be rising to meet the competition. |
- You (plural) will be rising through the levels of the game. |
- They will be rising in opposition to the new bill. |
RISE - FUTURE PERFECT | |
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★ I will have | risen |
★ you will have | risen |
★ he/she/it will have | risen |
★ we will have | risen |
★ you will have | risen |
★ they will have | risen |
Examples of the verb 'rise' in the Future Perfect |
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- I will have risen and had breakfast by the time you wake up. |
- You will have risen to the highest position in the company by then. |
- The sun will have risen by the time our plane lands. | The company's profits will have risen by the end of the year. |
- We will have risen from this crisis stronger than before. |
- You (plural) will have risen above your past mistakes. |
- They will have risen to power. |
RISE - FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS | |
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★ I will have been | rising |
★ you will have been | rising |
★ he/she/it will have been | rising |
★ we will have been | rising |
★ you will have been | rising |
★ they will have been | rising |
Examples of the verb 'rise' in the Future Perfect Continuous |
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- By tomorrow morning, I will have been rising at 5 AM for a whole year. |
- You will have been rising in your career for a decade. |
- By 2100, the global temperature will have been rising for over a century. | The company's stock value will have been rising. |
- We will have been rising to the challenge. |
- You (plural) will have been rising in influence. |
- They will have been rising up against the system for a long time. |