Noun Definition

rise

1.Definition: (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

Related Noun(s):emanation, procession

Category: General

2.Definition: a growth in strength or number or importance

Category: General

3.Definition: a movement upward

"They cheered the rise of the hot-air balloon"

Related Noun(s):ascension, ascent

Category: General

4.Definition: a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground

Related Noun(s):lift

Category: General

5.Definition: an increase in cost

"They asked for a 10% rise in rates"

Related Noun(s):boost, hike

Category: General

6.Definition: an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

"The car couldn't make it up the rise"

Related Noun(s):acclivity, ascent, climb, raise, upgrade

Category: Objects

7.Definition: increase in price or value

Related Noun(s):advance

Category: General

8.Definition: the act of changing location in an upward direction

Related Noun(s):ascension, ascent

Category: General

9.Definition: the amount a salary is increased

Related Noun(s):hike, raise

Category: General

10.Definition: the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises

Related Noun(s):upgrade

Category: General