Synonyms for rise up

Most common

surface · rise · rebel · arise · rear

Synonyms by meaning

Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To ascend to the surface.

2. v. 2

   To mount a rebellion or insurgency; to rebel; to revolt.

Example sentences

• surface A fallen leaf floated on the surface of the water.
• rise We rise together, stronger with each step forward.
• rebel The rebel troops captured the barracks by surprise.
• arise Should anything arise, she will be prepared for it.
• rear Speak louder for the benefit of those in the rear.

By length

4 letters

rise¹, rear¹

5 letters

rebel², arise²

7 letters

surface², upheave

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (rebel² = 2 syllables).