rise up
Third Person
rises up
Present Participle
rising up
Past Tense
rose up
Past Participle
risen up
1
to join a rebellion or reject a previous allegiance, often as a group effort against authority or for a cause
- The protestors were determined to rise up and oppose the unjust policies of the government.
- The workers decided to rise up against the exploitative practices of the company.
- In the face of social injustice, individuals may feel compelled to rise up and advocate for equality.
- The oppressed population decided to rise up against the tyrannical regime.
- Citizens from different backgrounds united to rise up and demand justice.
2
to move upward from below or beneath something until reaching the top or surface
- The diver watched the fish rise up to the surface of the water.
- As the tide rose, the water slowly began to rise up over the sand.
- The hot air balloon slowly rose up into the sky as the flames heated the air inside.
- The boat began to rise up with the waves as the storm intensified.
- Bubbles began to rise up from the bottom of the glass as the soda fizzed.
3
(of a four-legged animal) to stand or lift its body on its hind legs
- The horse rose up on its hind legs, striking the ground with its hooves.
- The bear suddenly rose up, towering over the forest floor as it searched for food.
- The kangaroo rose up and thumped its chest in preparation for a fight.
- The wolf rose up on its hind legs, letting out a loud howl to signal its pack.
- The gorilla rose up on its hind legs, making itself appear larger to the intruder.
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