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rise up

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌraɪz ˈʌp/

rise up means: To act together against a ruler or authority, often using force.

verb

REBELB2

To act together against a ruler or authority, often using force.

  • The people rose up against the king.
  • Workers began to rise up across the country.
  • Will the army rise up against the government?

How to use it: rise up against someone/something (The villagers rose up against the king.)

Similar words: rebel, revolt

Common phrases: rise up together, rise up against someone

REACH SURFACEB1

To move upward until you reach the top of water or another substance.

  • Bubbles rise up through the water.
  • The diver rose up to the surface.
  • Oil began to rise up from the bottom of the tank.

How to use it: rise up to the surface (Air bubbles rose up to the surface.)

Similar words: rise, surface

Opposites: sink

Common phrases: rise up slowly, rise up underwater

REARC1

If a horse does this, it lifts its front legs and stands on its back legs.

  • The horse rose up suddenly.
  • A frightened pony rose up on its back legs.
  • Hold the reins gently if your horse starts to rise up.

How to use it: rise up on its hind legs (The horse rose up on its hind legs.)

Similar words: rear

Common phrases: rise up suddenly, rise up rearing

Questions about rise up

What does rise up mean?

To act together against a ruler or authority, often using force.

What is rise up in other languages?

Türkçe: ayaklanmak · Español: rebelarse · Français: se révolter · Deutsch: sich erheben · Italiano: ribellarsi · 日本語: 反乱を起こす

How do you pronounce rise up?

It is pronounced /ˌraɪz ˈʌp/.

How do you use rise up in a sentence?

The people rose up against the king. Workers began to rise up across the country.

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