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Definition of RISES
Pronunciation : RISES

noun : RISES

Source:WordNet 3.1

  • 1. (

    ) a growth in strength or number or importance ;

  • 7. (

    ) a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground ;

  • 8. (

    ) (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost; "the emanation of the Holy Spirit"; "the rising of the Holy Ghost"; "the doctrine of the procession of the Holy Spirit from the Father and the Son" ;

  • 10. (

    ) increase in price or value; "the news caused a general advance on the stock market" ;

verb : RISES

Source:WordNet 3.1

  • 2. (

    ) increase in value or to a higher point; "prices climbed steeply"; "the value of our house rose sharply last year" ;

  • 7. (

    ) move to a better position in life or to a better job; "She ascended from a life of poverty to one of great renown" ;

  • 12. (

    ) become heartened or elated; "Her spirits rose when she heard the good news" ;

  • 13. (

    ) exert oneself to meet a challenge; "rise to a challenge"; "rise to the occasion" ;

  • 15. (

    ) increase in volume; "the dough rose slowly in the warm room" ;


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