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give rise to

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Pronunciation: US /ˌɡɪv ˈraɪz tə/

give rise to means: To cause something to happen or exist.

verb

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To cause something to happen or exist.

  • The changes gave rise to problems.
  • Poor communication can give rise to conflict.
  • What gave rise to these rumors?

How to use it: give rise to something (The delay gave rise to fears about the project.)

Similar words: cause, produce, lead to

Common phrases: give rise to problems, give rise to concern, give rise to something

Questions about give rise to

What does give rise to mean?

To cause something to happen or exist.

What is give rise to in other languages?

Türkçe: yol açmak · Español: dar lugar a · Français: donner lieu à · Deutsch: verursachen · Italiano: dare origine a · 日本語: 引き起こす

How do you pronounce give rise to?

It is pronounced /ˌɡɪv ˈraɪz tə/.

How do you use give rise to in a sentence?

The changes gave rise to problems. Poor communication can give rise to conflict.

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