give rise to
Lead to happening
Give rise to means to cause or bring about, typically something abstract or consequential: The scandal gave rise to widespread calls for reform.
The phrase suggests a causal relationship where one thing leads naturally to another: His comments gave rise to speculation about his future.
It appears most often in formal or analytical contexts.
Cause or persuade
- spawnAquatic eggs or generate
- precipitateHeadlong and reckless
- initiateTo set in motion
- lead toBring about as consequence
result in · produce · create · occasion · catalyze · prompt · yield · beget
induce
Cause or persuade
- spawnAquatic eggs or generate
- precipitateHeadlong and reckless
- initiateTo set in motion
lead to · result in · produce · create · occasion · catalyze · prompt · yield · beget · evoke
spark
Tiny fiery particle
foster · cultivate · nurture · encourage · galvanize · awaken · arouse · instill · animate · invigorate
incite
Urge toward action
goad · stir · aggravate · exacerbate · fuel · fan · heighten · intensify · escalate · worsen
give rise toput an end to
Cause to cease permanently
end · terminate · eliminate · extinguish · abolish
give, rise, trigger, elicit, generate, bring about, engender, provokes