intransitive verb arose arose′ (-rōz′), arisen aris′·en (-riz′ən), arising aris′·ing

1. to get up, as from sleeping or sitting; rise
2. to move upward; ascend
3. to come into being; originate
4. to result or spring (from)

Etymology: ME arisen < OE arisan < a-, out (see a-) + risan, to rise