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arise

verb B2 Neutral

Meaning

To arise means to come into being or to emerge, often used in contexts where issues, opportunities, or situations develop unexpectedly.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "arise" with "rise"; remember that "arise" refers to the emergence of something, while "rise" refers to an upward movement.

Example Sentences

Problems may arise if the instructions are not followed carefully .
Problems may arise if we don ’ t finish the work today .
What problems might arise during the project ?

Word in Context

Tom is organizing a meeting for his classmates and has booked a quiet room at the library . He checks the presentation and practices his points so he feels ready . If any technical problems arise during the meeting , he has a printed copy of the slides to use . Several classmates call to confirm the time , and he reminds them to bring questions . When everyone arrives , the discussion goes smoothly and they complete the tasks on time .

Common Phrases

arise from arise out of arise in

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