arose
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɝˈoʊz// UK //ɐɹˈəʊz// arose
v. the past tense of 'arise'. You use it when a problem, a situation, or a question starts to happen or becomes known.
v. the past tense of 'arise'. Describes the emergence or occurrence of a situation, problem, or opportunity.
A serious problem arose during the meeting yesterday.
A sudden disagreement arose between the two partners regarding the company's new direction.
Although the initial plan seemed perfect, several unforeseen complications arose once the team began the implementation phase in the field.
Usage
The past tense of the intransitive verb 'arise'; it does not take a direct object.
Pitfall
A problem was aroseA problem aroseArose is the past tense of an intransitive verb and cannot be used in the passive voice.