Move from a lower position to a higher one; come or go up: ‘the tiny aircraft rose from the ground’
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1.1(Of the sun, moon, or another celestial body) appear above the horizon: ‘the sun had just risen’
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1.2(Of a fish) come to the surface of water: ‘a fish rose and was hooked and landed’
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1.3Reach a higher position in society or one’s profession: ‘the officer was a man of great courage who had risen from the ranks’
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1.4 (rise above) Succeed in not being limited or constrained by (a restrictive environment or situation): ‘he struggled to rise above his humble background’
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1.5 (rise above) Be superior to: ‘I try to rise above prejudice’