Rise above
verb
To not allow a difficult or unpleasant situation to influence you.
Although many people doubted his abilities, he managed to rise above and prove them wrong.
Often appears as...
- rise above criticism
- rise above adversity
Usage tips
Colloquial,Idiomatic
verb
To be superior to or better than something or someone.
She can rise above any situation with her charisma and determination.
Often appears as...
- rise above the competition
- rise above nature
verb
To physically move upward, especially above something.
The pilot made the plane rise above the clouds.
Often appears as...
- rise above ground
- rise above the horizon
verb
To ignore or avoid something that is not important or relevant.
We need to rise above petty discussions and focus on the main issues.
Often appears as...
- rise above distractions
- rise above pettiness
verb
To not allow a difficult or unpleasant situation to influence you.
Although many people doubted his abilities, he managed to rise above and prove them wrong.
Often appears as...
- rise above criticism
- rise above adversity
Usage tips
Colloquial,Idiomatic
verb
To be superior to or better than something or someone.
She can rise above any situation with her charisma and determination.
Often appears as...
- rise above the competition
- rise above nature
verb
To physically move upward, especially above something.
The pilot made the plane rise above the clouds.
Often appears as...
- rise above ground
- rise above the horizon
verb
To ignore or avoid something that is not important or relevant.
We need to rise above petty discussions and focus on the main issues.
Often appears as...
- rise above distractions
- rise above pettiness
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Growth
Use 'rise above' to express overcoming personal limitations or negative comments.
She rose above the doubts and became a successful artist.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Strength
Indicates emotional maturity by showing someone's ability to handle criticism gracefully.
Despite the harsh feedback, he rose above it and improved his work.
Pro Tip 3/3Overcoming Obstacles
Emphasizes triumph over challenges, not just the avoidance of negativity.
The community rose above the tragedy and rebuilt their town.
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Growth
Use 'rise above' to express overcoming personal limitations or negative comments.
She rose above the doubts and became a successful artist.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Strength
Indicates emotional maturity by showing someone's ability to handle criticism gracefully.
Despite the harsh feedback, he rose above it and improved his work.
Pro Tip 3/3Overcoming Obstacles
Emphasizes triumph over challenges, not just the avoidance of negativity.
The community rose above the tragedy and rebuilt their town.
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Growth
Use 'rise above' to express overcoming personal limitations or negative comments.
She rose above the doubts and became a successful artist.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Strength
Indicates emotional maturity by showing someone's ability to handle criticism gracefully.
Despite the harsh feedback, he rose above it and improved his work.
Pro Tip 3/3Overcoming Obstacles
Emphasizes triumph over challenges, not just the avoidance of negativity.
The community rose above the tragedy and rebuilt their town.
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