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Verbs of Existence and Action - Verbs for Causality

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to causality such as "prompt", "result in", and "affect".

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Categorized English Verbs of Existence and Action
to cause
to cause
[Verb]

to make something happen, usually something bad

Ex: Please don't cause any more problems in class. 
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to prompt
to prompt
[Verb]

to make something happen

Ex: The news of the imminent hurricane prompted widespread evacuation efforts in coastal regions. 
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to create
to create
[Verb]

to bring something into existence or make something happen

Ex: Many entrepreneurs aspire to create successful businesses. 
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to produce

to cause or bring about something

Ex: No conventional drug had produced any significant change. 
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to stem
to stem
[Verb]

to be caused by something

Ex: The rise in inflation can often stem from increased demand for goods and services without a corresponding increase in supply. 
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to stem from

to originate from a particular source or factor

Ex: The economic downturn stems from global market fluctuations. 
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to occasion

to bring about something

Ex: The unexpected rainstorm occasioned a delay in our outdoor picnic plans. 
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to wreak
to wreak
[Verb]

to cause or inflict damage, harm, or destruction, often with great force or intensity

Ex: The negligence of the factory owner resulted in a chemical spill that wreaked environmental damage. 
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to bring
to bring
[Verb]

to result in or cause something

Ex: Graduation often brings with it a sense of nostalgia and reflection. 
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to bring about

to be the reason for a specific incident or result

Ex: The negotiations brought about a resolution to the conflict. 
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to precipitate

to bring about or accelerate the occurrence of something, often resulting in unexpected or unfavorable consequences

Ex: The impulsive decision to cut funding for the social program could precipitate a crisis in vulnerable communities. 
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to instigate

to cause something to begin or occur

Ex: The new policy instigated changes in the company's workflow. 
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to result in

to cause something to occur

Ex: His reckless driving resulted in a serious accident. 
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to beget
to beget
[Verb]

to cause, produce, or bring forth

Ex: Kindness tends to beget more kindness, creating a positive and uplifting environment. 
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to engender

to bring about, generate, or cause the existence or development of something

Ex: The new educational initiatives aim to engender a culture of lifelong learning among students. 
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to catalyze

to initiate or accelerate a process

Ex: The discovery of new technology can catalyze advancements in various industries. 
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to pose
to pose
[Verb]

to introduce danger, a threat, problem, etc.

Ex: The sudden economic downturn posed a significant threat to the stability of many businesses. 
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to subject

to make someone experience something unpleasant

Ex: The strict policies of the company subjected employees to intense scrutiny, leading to a tense work environment. 
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to put through

to cause someone to endure or undergo a challenging situation or experience

Ex: She was put through a lot during the recovery process. 
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to influence

to have an effect on a particular person or thing

Ex: The mentor's guidance greatly influenced the professional development of the young entrepreneur. 
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to impact
to impact
[Verb]

to have a strong effect on someone or something

Ex: The new environmental policies are expected to impact the way industries approach sustainability. 
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to affect
to affect
[Verb]

to cause a change in a person, thing, etc.

Ex: The sudden loss of her job profoundly affected her emotional well-being. 
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to condition

to exert a defining influence or shape the course and result of a situation, process, or outcome

Ex: The captain's leadership style will condition the team's performance throughout the season. 
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