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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: Smoking is known to cause various health problems .
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to prompt
to prompt
[Verb]

to make something happen

Ex: The discovery of a new species of endangered wildlife prompted conservation efforts to protect its habitat .
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to create
to create
[Verb]

to bring something into existence or make something happen

Ex: The artist decided to create a sculpture from marble .
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to produce

to cause or bring about something

Ex: These reforms will produce little change .
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to stem
to stem
[Verb]

to be caused by something

Ex: The traffic congestion downtown largely stems from the ongoing construction projects and road closures.
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to stem from

to originate from a particular source or factor

Ex: The anxiety stems from unresolved emotional trauma and stress .
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to occasion

to bring about something

Ex: The sudden change in market trends occasioned a reassessment of our business strategy .
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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 invasion wreaked chaos across the region , displacing thousands .
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to bring
to bring
[Verb]

to result in or cause something

Ex: The economic downturn brought unemployment and financial hardship .
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to bring about

to be the reason for a specific incident or result

Ex: The new law brought about positive changes in the community .
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to precipitate

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

Ex: The company 's hasty expansion plans may precipitate financial difficulties .
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to instigate

to cause something to begin or occur

Ex: Prompted by an anonymous tip , the investigative journalist 's report instigated a government inquiry into corruption .
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to result in

to cause something to occur

Ex: Proper maintenance will result in longer-lasting equipment .
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to beget
to beget
[Verb]

to cause, produce, or bring forth

Ex: A supportive and nurturing educational environment can beget a love for learning among students .
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to engender

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

Ex: Social programs are designed to engender equality and inclusivity in diverse communities .
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to catalyze

to initiate or accelerate a process

Ex: Innovation in education can catalyze improvements in student engagement and learning outcomes .
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to pose
to pose
[Verb]

to introduce danger, a threat, problem, etc.

Ex: The rapid spread of misinformation on social media platforms poses a challenge to public discourse and understanding .
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to subject

to make someone experience something unpleasant

Ex: The rigorous training regimen subjected athletes to physical strain and exhaustion .
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to put through

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

Ex: I don't want to put you through any more trouble, so I'll handle it myself.
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to influence

to have an effect on a particular person or thing

Ex: Parenting styles can influence a child 's emotional and social development .
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to impact
to impact
[Verb]

to have a strong effect on someone or something

Ex: Social movements have the power to impact societal norms and bring about change .
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to affect
to affect
[Verb]

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

Ex: Positive feedback can significantly affect an individual 's confidence and motivation .
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to condition

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

Ex: Early childhood experiences can condition a person 's approach to relationships in adulthood .
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