Rise to
verb
To start to do something, especially after sudden inspiration.
She rose to the occasion and gave a brilliant speech.
Often appears as...
- rise to the occasion
- rise to the challenge
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To increase to a higher level.
She rose to the rank of manager in a few years.
Often appears as...
- rise to the top
- rise to prominence
verb
To bring about, often in response to something.
His rude remarks rose to anger in many people.
Often appears as...
- rise to anger
- rise to protest
verb
To start to do something, especially after sudden inspiration.
She rose to the occasion and gave a brilliant speech.
Often appears as...
- rise to the occasion
- rise to the challenge
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To increase to a higher level.
She rose to the rank of manager in a few years.
Often appears as...
- rise to the top
- rise to prominence
verb
To bring about, often in response to something.
His rude remarks rose to anger in many people.
Often appears as...
- rise to anger
- rise to protest
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Momentous Events
Use 'rise to' when someone excels in a crucial or special event, showing capabilities.
Everyone doubted him, but he rose to the occasion and won the debate.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Challenge
Applicable when reacting positively to something challenging that wasn't anticipated.
Although unprepared, the team rose to the challenge and delivered an excellent presentation.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
'Rise to' often implies an admirable action or behavior, showing approval.
She rose to the new responsibilities with such enthusiasm!
Pro Tip 1/3Momentous Events
Use 'rise to' when someone excels in a crucial or special event, showing capabilities.
Everyone doubted him, but he rose to the occasion and won the debate.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Challenge
Applicable when reacting positively to something challenging that wasn't anticipated.
Although unprepared, the team rose to the challenge and delivered an excellent presentation.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
'Rise to' often implies an admirable action or behavior, showing approval.
She rose to the new responsibilities with such enthusiasm!
Pro Tip 1/3Momentous Events
Use 'rise to' when someone excels in a crucial or special event, showing capabilities.
Everyone doubted him, but he rose to the occasion and won the debate.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Challenge
Applicable when reacting positively to something challenging that wasn't anticipated.
Although unprepared, the team rose to the challenge and delivered an excellent presentation.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
'Rise to' often implies an admirable action or behavior, showing approval.
She rose to the new responsibilities with such enthusiasm!
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