phrasal verb

Rise to

Letter RInseparable

2Sections

Respond positively or well to a difficult or challenging situation

Meanings

  • Respond positively or well to a difficult or challenging situation (inseparable, International English)

Examples

  • He ROSE TO the occasion and performed very well.
  • The authorities plan to RISE TO immediately.
  • We should RISE TO before making any decisions.

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