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English verb: rise up

1. rise up (motion) come to the surface


Synonymscome up, rise, surface


Pattern of useSomething ----s.
Somebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)ascend, go up


Narrower (hyponym)bubble up, emerge, intumesce, resurface, swell, well

2. rise up (social) take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance


ExamplesThey rise up


Synonymsarise, rebel, rise


Pattern of useSomebody ----s.
Somebody ----s PP


Broader (hypernym)dissent, protest, resist


Narrower (hyponym)mutiny, revolt

3. rise up (motion) stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds


SamplesThe horse reared in terror.


Synonymsrear


Pattern of useSomething ----s.
Somebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)straighten


Narrower (hyponym)rear back









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