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Rise Up (Verb)

Stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds; "The horse reared in terror".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The mother bear rise up on her hind legs to protect her cubs from the hunters.
The horse rise up in terror as the loud firework exploded nearby.
The grizzly rise up on its hind legs and swatted at the intruding camper with its massive paw.
As the predator approached, the prey rise up on its hind legs and let out a loud warning call.
The massive elephant rise up on its hind legs and trumpeted loudly in celebration.

Take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance.

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The oppressed people began to rise up against their tyrannical rulers, demanding freedom and justice.
The once-loyal general was the first to rise up against the corrupted regime, inspiring others to follow his lead.
After years of suffering under the dictatorial government, the citizens finally rose up in a massive protest.
The small group of rebels encouraged others to rise up and join their fight for independence and democracy.
As the news of the regime's atrocities spread, the people began to rise up, and soon the entire nation was united against their oppressors.

Come to the surface.

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Bubbles began to rise up from the ocean floor, a signal of the underwater volcanic eruption.
The sunken ship's treasure chest started to rise up through the murky waters as the airbags inflated.
After the explosion, a massive mushroom cloud of dust and debris began to rise up into the atmosphere.
From the depths of the river, a large fish skeleton started to rise up as the water level dropped.
The murky sediment at the bottom of the fish tank started to rise up and cloud the water.