Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

rise up

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.80 in modern English

Syllables: rise up
IPA

8

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To ascend to the surface.

Intransitive verb

verb

To mount a rebellion or insurgency; to rebel; to revolt.

Intransitive verb

verb

Of a horse, etc., to rear.

Intransitive verb

Example Sentences

"Captain Anderson: Shepard's right. We're headed for war with the Reapers. If we lose, it's the end of all life as we know it. And no other species in the galaxy truly understands what it will take to survive. Captain Anderson: The other races have to follow our lead. We need to take control. It's time for humanity to rise up and seize its destiny!"

Usage

Intransitive verb

Inflected Forms

rises up (present, singular) rising up (participle, present) rose up (past) risen up (participle, past)

Frequently Paired Words

uprise

Synonyms

upheave rear surface come up rise rebel arise

Questions

What does rise up mean?: To ascend to the surface.

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