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    Synonyms & Similar Words

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    Meaning of Risen

    The primary meaning of the word "Risen" is to have moved upward, either physically or in status, or to have become apparent or known.

    Definitions

    • Past participle of "rise", meaning to move upward, to stand up, or to become apparent
    • To have increased or improved in status, amount, or degree
    • To have become visible, audible, or apparent after being hidden or unnoticed

    Etymology of Risen

    The word "Risen" comes from the Old English word "rīsan", which means "to rise" or "to stand up"
    This Old English word is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "rīsaniz", which is also the source of the Modern German word "reisen", meaning "to rise" or "to travel"
    The word "Risen" has been used in English since the 9th century, initially to describe physical movement upward, and later to describe abstract concepts such as status, amount, or degree

    Example Uses

    • The sun had risen over the horizon by the time we woke up
    • The company's profits have risen significantly since the new CEO took over
    • The issue of climate change has risen to the top of the global agenda
    • The phoenix risen from the ashes is a mythological symbol of rebirth and renewal

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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