Rise, Raise, Arise, Arouse

Let us understand how the verbs 'Rise', 'Raise', 'Arise' and 'Arouse' are different from one another.

Rise: to get up, or to move to upper level. 'Rise' is an intransitive verb. So, it comes without an object. [verb forms: Rose (past), Risen (past participle)]

• The sun rises in the east. 
• The teacher rose from his chair.

Raise: to lift, or to cause to move. 'Raise' is a transitive verb. So, it takes an object. [verb forms: Raised (past), Raised (past participle)]

• He raised his voice against injustice. 
• Do not raise your finger at anyone.

Arise: to appear, or to come into existence. 'Arise' is an intransitive verb. So, it comes without an object. [verb forms: Arose (past), Arisen (past participle)]

• The question arises. 
• The dispute arose between two parties.

Arouse: to evoke, or to awaken. 'Arouse' is a transitive verb. So, it takes an object. [verb forms: Aroused (past), Aroused (past participle)]

• This will arouse students' curiosity.
• This report aroused public interest.