Lesson 66 Flashcards
1
Q
Produce
A
Produce is more neutral, and deals with more concrete results. It is used in formal contexts
2
Q
Give
A
While cause usually collocates with negative situations, give can be used for positive or negative
3
Q
Generate
A
Generate us often used in contexts where people are forced to do more than usual, and in computer contexts. It sometimes has a rather negative feel. It is used in formal contexts.
4
Q
Provoke
A
To cause a reaction, especially a negative one
5
Q
Precipitated / sparked off
A
Quickly, suddenly caused
6
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Brought about
A
Gradually produced
7
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Resulted in
A
Produced
8
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Stem from
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Be a result of
9
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Grounds for
A
Cause, reason
10
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Has implications for
A
Is likely to cause certain results
11
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Is based on
A
Has been developed as a result of
12
Q
Cause
A
Usually collocates with negative results and situations
