1. to move upward; to go up
2. to get up from a lying, sitting, or kneeling position
3. to increase in amount, number, or level

1. an upward movement or increase
2. an upward slope or hill

Examples

• The balloon began to rise into the sky.
• Please rise when the judge enters the courtroom.
• Gas prices continue to rise this month.
• The sun will rise at 6:30 tomorrow morning.
• There has been a sharp rise in unemployment.
• We climbed the gentle rise behind the house.
• The bread dough needs time to rise.
• Her voice began to rise with excitement.