give rise

/gɪv raɪz/
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Other forms: gave rise; given rise; gives rise; giving rise

Definitions of give rise
  1. verb
    cause to happen, occur or exist
    “The new law gave rise to many complaints”
    synonyms: achieve, beget, bring about, produce
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    types:
    induce, induct
    produce electric current by electrostatic or magnetic processes
    lead, leave, result
    have as a result or residue
    lead
    tend to or result in
    type of:
    create, make
    make or cause to be or to become
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