uprise

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb come into existence; take on form or shape
  2. verb ascend as a sound
  3. verb rise up as in fear

Etymology

From Middle English uprisen, from Old English ūprīsan (“to rise up”), equivalent to up- + rise. Cognate with Icelandic upprisa (“resurrection”), Middle Low German oprīsinge (“uprising”). Compare also Icelandic uppreisn (“an uprising, revolt”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

originate, arise, rise, develop, spring up, grow

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