arborise

/ɑrˈbɔːraɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to ascend or climb a tree or a high place by pulling oneself up by the branches or a rope; to ascend or rise to a higher position or level, especially in a social or professional sense

“The young boy arborised the tree to reach the ripe fruits.”

2. verb

to form or grow into a tree, or to become tree-like

“The shrub began to arborise, transforming into a sturdy tree over time.”

3. noun

the process or act of arborising

“The scientist studied the arborise of the new plant species.”

Synonyms

  • ascend
  • climb
  • rise

Antonyms

  • descend
  • fall