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arise from — to happen as a result of a particular situation or cause

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: to happen as a result of a particular situation or cause

Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈraɪz frʌm/

Example Sentences

  • Most of my financial problems arise from buying too much coffee.
  • Serious health issues can arise from lack of sleep.
  • Great innovations often arise from simple observations.

arise from

NOUN

[/əˈraɪz frʌm/]

to happen as a result of a particular situation or cause

Many small disputes arise from one tiny misunderstanding at the office.
💡 Concept

Many small disputes arise from one tiny misunderstanding at the office.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/əˈraɪz frʌm/
🇬🇧 UK/əˈraɪz frɒm/

🌳Etymology

Rootarise
Suffix-from

Origin

From Old English 'arisan' (to rise up, get up), combined with the preposition 'from' which comes from Old English 'fram' meaning 'away' or 'out of'. The phrase developed to mean 'to result or originate from'.

Breakdown

arise (from Old English 'arisan': ar- (prefix indicating upward motion) + -ise (rise)) + from (Old English 'fram': indicating source or origin) = arise from (to result as a consequence of)

🎵Rhyme

surprise
comprise
devise

🔗Collocations

problems arise from
conflicts arise from
difficulties arise from
confusion arises from
opportunities arise from
misunderstandings arise from

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“Most of my financial problems arise from buying too much coffee.”

“Serious health issues can arise from lack of sleep.”

“Great innovations often arise from simple observations.”

😄 Fun example

“My urge to eat pizza always arises from watching cooking shows.”

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