arose

noun

(obsolete) Arising, rising.

verb

(intransitive) To come up from one's bed or place of repose; to get up.

(intransitive) To spring up; to come into action, being, or notice; to become operative, sensible, or visible; to begin to act a part; to present itself.

(intransitive) To come up from a lower to a higher position.

Roots

risanros- · Old English · rise

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