Synonym: advance, appear, ascend, begin, gain, get up, go up, grow, increase, mount, mutiny, originate, rebel, revolt, riot, stand, start. Antonym: descend, set. Similar words: arise, comprise, surprised, give rise to, enterprise, free enterprise, wise, raise. Meaning: [raɪz] 
n. 1. a growth in strength or number or importance 2. the act of changing location in an upward direction 3. an upward slope or grade (as in a road) 4. a movement upward 5. the amount a salary is increased 6. the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises 7. a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground 8. (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost 9. an increase in cost 10. increase in price or value. v. 1. move upward 2. increase in value or to a higher point 3. rise to one's feet 4. rise up 5. come to the surface 6. become more extreme 7. come into existence; take on form or shape 8. be promoted, move to a better position 9. go up or advance 10. get up and out of bed 11. rise in rank or status 12. increase in volume 13. become heartened or elated 14. exert oneself to meet a challenge 15. take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance 16. come up, of celestial bodies 17. return from the dead.
n. 1. a growth in strength or number or importance 2. the act of changing location in an upward direction 3. an upward slope or grade (as in a road) 4. a movement upward 5. the amount a salary is increased 6. the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises 7. a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground 8. (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost 9. an increase in cost 10. increase in price or value. v. 1. move upward 2. increase in value or to a higher point 3. rise to one's feet 4. rise up 5. come to the surface 6. become more extreme 7. come into existence; take on form or shape 8. be promoted, move to a better position 9. go up or advance 10. get up and out of bed 11. rise in rank or status 12. increase in volume 13. become heartened or elated 14. exert oneself to meet a challenge 15. take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance 16. come up, of celestial bodies 17. return from the dead. 
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121 The railworkers were offered a 3% pay rise .
122 America's rise in rates was conjoined with higher rates elsewhere.
123 The profits rise was achieved against a backdrop of falling metal prices.
124 Police say that youth crime is on the rise again.
125 The unemployment figures are not necessarily related to the rise in prices.
126 The probable result of global warming will be a rise in sea levels.
127 She claimed that the rise in unemployment was just a further manifestation of the government's incompetence.
128 The rise of racism concerns Sikhs because they are such a visible minority.
129 August has seen a large rise in the number of unemployed.
130 Jane should get a good rise this year; she's in high favor with the management.
131 The rise in inflation is a clear signal that the government's policies are not working.
132 There was a modest rise in high-street spending last month.
133 If uncontrolled,(Sentencedict) the shortage would set off a new rise in meat prices.
134 A pay rise is not within the realms of possibility, I'm afraid.
135 Few people will be dancing in the streets about a two per cent pay rise.
136 The dough will rise until it is double in bulk.
137 She had the courage and determination to rise above her physical disability.
138 Public spending is supposed to fall, not rise, in the next few years.
139 She marched in here, bold as brass, and demanded a pay rise.
140 He had struggled hard to rise above his humble background.
141 The band has enjoyed a seemingly unstoppable rise in popularity.
142 Entry standards into the profession are set to rise further.
143 We have allowed spending and borrowing to rise in this recession.
144 They left food and ammunition on the way—but would the enemy rise to so obvious the bait?
145 The sea may rise or the land may fall; either way the sand dunes will be gone in a short time.
146 Let us respond.Let us rise as one man in defence of our motherland.
147 The waters continue to rise as more than 1,000 people are evacuated.
148 His observations gave rise to an animated and lively discussion.
149 The rise in interest rates put our estimates out by several thousands.
150 The band's sudden rise to fame took everyone by surprise.