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3 English Phrasal Verbs With 'RISE'

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3 phrasal verbs with 'RISE'

Rise above

  1. Not be affected by something negative like bad luck, criticism, etc.
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: She ROSE ABOVE the pain of her illness and was good-humoured.

Rise to

  1. Respond positively or well to a difficult or challenging situation
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: He ROSE TO the occasion and performed very well.

Rise up

  1. Revolt
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: The populace ROSE UP when taxes went up.

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