The difference between Appear and Arise

When used as verbs, appear means to come or be in sight, whereas arise means to come up from a lower to a higher position.


check bellow for the other definitions of Appear and Arise

  1. Appear as a verb (intransitive):

    To come or be in sight; to be in view; to become visible.

  2. Appear as a verb (intransitive):

    To come before the public.

    Examples:

    "A great writer appeared at that time."

  3. Appear as a verb (intransitive):

    To stand in presence of some authority, tribunal, or superior person, to answer a charge, plead a cause, etc.; to present oneself as a party or advocate before a court, or as a person to be tried.

  4. Appear as a verb (intransitive):

    To become visible to the apprehension of the mind; to be known as a subject of observation or comprehension, or as a thing proved; to be obvious or manifest.

  5. Appear as a verb (intransitive, copulative):

    To seem; to have a certain semblance; to look.

    Examples:

    "He appeared quite happy with the result."

  6. Appear as a verb (transitive):

    To bring into view.

  1. Arise as a verb:

    To come up from a lower to a higher position.

    Examples:

    "to arise from a kneeling posture"

  2. Arise as a verb:

    To come up from one's bed or place of repose; to get up.

    Examples:

    "He arose early in the morning."

  3. Arise as a verb:

    To spring up; to come into action, being, or notice; to become operative, sensible, or visible; to begin to act a part; to present itself.

    Examples:

    "A cloud arose and covered the sun."