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Definition arise in British English

arise verb

[intransitive] verb
/əˈraɪz/

▪ difficulty, issue, matter, need, opportunity, problem, question, situation

Example

Problems arose over plans to build a new supermarket here.

Example

We can have another meeting if the need arises.

Synonyms and related words
start begin arise
1.1

to exist or start developing because of something

Example

Some confusion has arisen as a result of the new system.

Example

Did anything interesting arise from the meeting?

Synonyms and related words
start begin arise
2

to get up from bed, or to stand up

Definition arise in British English