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1uprise

verb up·rise \ˌəp-ˈrīz\
up·rose \-ˈrōz\ up·ris·en \-ˈri-zən\ up·ris·ing \-ˈrī-ziŋ\

Definition of UPRISE

intransitive verb
1
a :  to rise to a higher position
b (1) :  stand up
(2) :  to get out of bed
c :  to come into view especially from below the horizon
2
:  to rise up in sound
up·ris·er \ˌəp-ˈrī-zər, ˈəp-ˌ\ noun
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First Known Use of UPRISE

14th century

2uprise

noun up·rise \ˈəp-ˌrīz\

Definition of UPRISE

1
:  an act or instance of uprising
2
:  an upward slope

First Known Use of UPRISE

14th century
UPRISE Defined for Kids

uprise

verb up·rise \ˌəp-ˈrīz\
up·rose \-ˈrōz\up·ris·en \-ˈri-zən\up·ris·ing \-ˈrī-ziŋ\

Definition of UPRISE for Kids

1
:  to rise to a higher position
2
:  to get up from sleeping or sitting

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