Rise

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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)

a movement upward

the amount a salary is increased

the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises

a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

an increase in cost

increase in price or value

VERB

move upward

increase in value or to a higher point

rise to one's feet

rise up

come to the surface

come into existence

move to a better position in life or to a better job

go up or advance

become more extreme

get up and out of bed

rise in rank or status

become heartened or elated

exert oneself to meet a challenge

take part in a rebellion

increase in volume

come up, of celestial bodies

return from the dead

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