to deal successfully with a problem or situation that is especially difficult
to react to something in the way that someone wants you to, especially by becoming angry
He’s just trying to provoke you. Don’t rise to it.
I was too tired to rise to the bait so I said nothing.
It’s not an easy task, but I’m sure John will rise to the challenge.
rises to
rising to
rose to
risen to
There is no origin for this phrasal verb
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