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Definition rise to in American English

rise to phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to react to something in the way that someone wants you to, especially by becoming angry

Example

He's just trying to provoke you. Don't rise to it.

Synonyms and related words
lose your temper (with) see red lose it
2

to react to something in the way that someone wants you to, especially by becoming angry

Example

I was too tired to rise to the bait so I said nothing.

Synonyms and related words
lose your temper (with) see red lose it
Example

It's not an easy task, but I'm sure John will rise to the challenge.

Synonyms and related words
cope overcome carry off
Definition rise to in American English