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[ verb ] come into existence; take on form or shape
Examples "A new religious movement originated in that country" "a love that sprang up from friendship," "the idea for the book grew out of a short story" "An interesting phenomenon uprose" Used in print (William G. Pollard, Physicist and Christian....)Science is fully competent to deal with any element of experience which arises from an object in space and time . (Edward P. Lawton, "Northern Liberals and Southern...)And social_relations arising out of business ties impose courtesy , if not sympathy , toward resident and visiting Northerners . (Frank Oppenheimer, "Science and Fear-- A Discussion...)They arise in situations in which one believes that what happens depends not_only on the external world , but also on the precise pattern of behavior of the individual or group . In_fact , insofar as science generates any fear , it stems not so much from scientific prowess and gadgets but from the fact that new unanswered questions arise , which , until they are understood , create uncertainty . (Howard Nemerov, "Themes and Methods: The Early...)Piepsam 's fatal rage arises not_only because he cannot stop the cyclist , but also because God will not stop him ; as Piepsam says to the crowd in his last moments : `` His justice is not of this world '' . Related terms become come well_up come_forth resurge head develop initiation emergence |
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[ verb ] rise to one's feet
Examples "The audience got up and applauded" Used in print (Nathan Rapport, ""I've Been Here before!"...)After the preliminary business affair was finished Depew arose and delivered the convincing speech that clinched the nomination for Roosevelt . Related terms sit_down lie_down change_posture bristle take_the_floor rise |
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[ verb ] occur
Synonyms Examples "A slight unpleasantness arose from this discussion" Used in print (Rocky Mountains News, [Denver, Colorado],...)There are two more Sunday afternoons when the situation will arise . (The Times-Picayune, [New Orleans]...)In an effort to fortify himself against the unforeseen upsets sure to arise in the future , Herbert_A._Leggett , banker editor of the Phoenix `` Arizona_Progress '' , reflects upon a_few of the depressing experiences of the feverish fifties . (Leo Lemon, "Catch Up With" and "Something to...)The night we saw it , a rather unpleasant situation arose when the soloist refused to approach the armadillo , complaining - in ad-lib - that `` it smelled '' . Related terms |
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