1. to rise from a lying or sitting position.
2. to bring something up and set it into a standing position.
3. to avoid a prearranged meeting, especially a date, with (a person) without prior notification; to jilt or shirk.
4. to last or endure over a period of time.
5. to continue to be believable, consistent, or plausible.
6. to stand immediately behind the wicket so as to catch balls from a slow or spin bowler, and to attempt to stump the batsman.
7. to launch, propel upwards

1. resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.
2. defend against attack or criticism
3. put into an upright position
4. be standing; be upright
5. refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack
6. rise up as in fear
7. rise to one's feet