Of the moon: To undergo the periodical increase in the extent of its visible illuminated portion, characteristic of the first half of the lunation.

figurative. intransitive. To rise by continued effort in dignity, rank, or state; to ascend or aspire upward in the intellectual, moral, or social…

figurative esp. To advance in age (also, in power or dignity). Of a treaty: To be carried into effect.

To rise in rank or eminence. Obsolete: see rise, v.

intransitive. To attain a position of higher social rank or status, greater wealth, or increased power or influence. Frequently with prepositional…

In pregnant sense: To advance in wealth, fortune, power, influence, etc.; to grow richer, more prosperous, or more powerful; to thrive more and…

intransitive. To rise in rank, position, or condition.

figurative. intransitive. Of a name, reputation, etc.: to rise, be enhanced. Obsolete. rare.

figurative. To climb or struggle (up) into a position of eminence; to attain with effort to.

To advance or improve oneself in terms of wealth, rank, social status, etc.; to become prosperous or successful by one's own efforts; to get on in…

To rise by degrees to (a position of eminence). Obsolete.

to get on (also †up) in the world. Also in similar phrases.