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arises

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɝˈaɪzəz// UK //ɐɹˈaɪzɪz// aris·es

v. to start to happen or appear, especially when you do not expect it. You use this when a problem or a new situation begins.

v. to emerge, occur, or come into existence, particularly regarding problems, opportunities, or situations. Intransitive — does not take a direct object.


SIMPLE

A new problem arises every time we start the engine.

CONTEXTUAL

Should any conflict of interest arise during the hiring process, the committee must report it immediately.

COMPLEX

The need for stricter environmental regulations often arises from public pressure following a visible ecological disaster, forcing governments to reconsider their current industrial policies.

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The verb is intransitive and cannot take a direct object. It is frequently used with abstract subjects like 'problem', 'opportunity', or 'question'.

Pitfall

A problem arises the teamA problem arises for the teamArise is intransitive; it cannot be followed directly by an object. Use a prepositional phrase instead.

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