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uprise.

To rise; to get up.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb
  1. To rise; to get up.

    archaic
  2. To have an upward direction or inclination.

    archaic
  3. To rebel or revolt; to take part in an uprising.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English uprisen, from Old English ūprīsan (“to rise up”), equivalent to up- + rise. Cognate with Icelandic upprisa (“resurrection”), Middle Low German oprīsinge (“uprising”). Compare also Icelandic uppreisn (“an uprising, revolt”).

noun
  1. The act of rising; appearance above the horizon; rising.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English uprisen, from Old English ūprīsan (“to rise up”), equivalent to up- + rise. Cognate with Icelandic upprisa (“resurrection”), Middle Low German oprīsinge (“uprising”). Compare also Icelandic uppreisn (“an uprising, revolt”).

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