arise

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W2S3 [əˈraız] v past tense arose [əˈrəuz US əˈrouz] past participle arisen [əˈrızən]

[: Old English; Origin: arisan]

1.) if a problem or difficult situation arises, it begins to happen

▪ A crisis has arisen in the Foreign Office.

▪ More problems like those at the nuclear power plant are certain to arise.

2.) if something arises from or out of a situation, event etc, it is caused or started by that situation etc

▪ Several important legal questions arose in the contract negotiations.

arise from/out of

▪ Can we begin by discussing matters arising from the last meeting?

3.) when/if the need arises [i]also should the need arise

formal when or if it is necessary

▪ Should the need arise for extra staff, we will contact you.

4.) literary to get out of bed, or stand up

5.) literary if a group of people arise, they fight for or demand something they want

6.) literary if something arises when you are moving towards it, you are gradually able to see it as you move closer