Definitions
How to pronounce rises:
Rises - as a noun
A growth in strength or number or importance
The act of changing location in an upward direction
An upward slope or grade (as in a road)
Example: "The car couldn't make it up the rise"
A movement upward; rise above the ground
Example: "They cheered the rise of the hot-air balloon"
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The amount a salary is increased
Example: "He got a 3% raise"
The property possessed by a slope or surface that rises
(theology) the origination of the holy spirit at pentecost
Example: "The emanation of the holy spirit"
An increase in cost
Example: "They asked for a 10% rise in rates"
Increase in price or value
Example: "The news caused a general advance on the stock market"
Rises - as a verb
Move upward
Example: "The fog lifted"
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Increase in value or to a higher point
Example: "Prices climbed steeply"
Rise to one's feet
Example: "The audience got up and applauded"
Rise up
Example: "The building rose before them"
Come to the surface
Come into existence; take on form or shape
Example: "A new religious movement originated in that country"
Move to a better position in life or to a better job
Example: "She ascended from a life of poverty to one of great renown"
Go up or advance
Example: "Sales were climbing after prices were lowered"
Get up and out of bed
Example: "I get up at 7 a.m. every day"
Rise in rank or status
Example: "Her new novel jumped high on the bestseller list"
Become heartened or elated
Example: "Her spirits rose when she heard the good news"
Exert oneself to meet a challenge
Example: "Rise to a challenge"
Take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
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Word Game Points
RISES has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
RISES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.
RISES has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.