of rise-attaining a higher place; taking, or moving in, an upward direction; appearing above the horizon; ascending; as, the rising moon.-increasing in wealth, power, or distinction; as, a rising state; a rising character.-growing; advancing to adult years and to the state of active life; as, the rising generation.-more than; exceeding; upwards of; as, a horse rising six years of age.-the act of one who, or that which, rises (in any sense).-that which rises; a tumor; a boil.