To Cause synonyms

Question 1

cause - verb [ T ]

Answer 1

to make something happen, especially something bad:
- The difficult driving conditions caused several accidents.
- [ + obj + to infinitive ] The bright light caused her to blink.
- Most heart attacks are caused by blood clots.
- [ + two objects ] I hope the children haven’t caused you too much trouble.

Question 2

generate - verb [ T ]
/ˈdʒen.ə.reɪt/

Answer 2

generate verb [T] (CREATE)

To produce or bring into existence; to cause something to exist:

Usage: Often used in the context of producing something new, like ideas, energy, or creative output. Less about causality in a direct, linear fashion and more about the initiation or creation of something.

• generate interest/excitement Her latest film has generated a lot of interest/excitement.
• The new development will generate 1,500 new jobs.
• generate revenue/income Selling food will increase the club’s ability to generate revenue/income.

Question 3

induce - verb formal
/ɪnˈduːs/

Answer 3

To lead or move by influence or persuasion.

Usage: Often used in a context where an action encourages a particular outcome or response. It carries a sense of persuasion or influence rather than direct causation.

• “The advertisement is designed to induce customers to buy the product.
• Pills for seasickness often induce drowsiness.
• In this hospital, twins are often induced.

Question 4

provoke- verb [ T ]
/prəˈvoʊk/

Answer 4

to cause a reaction, especially a negative one;To incite or stir up.

Usage: Often used in the context of inciting emotions, reactions, or actions, usually with a somewhat negative connotation, implying a disturbance or an adverse reaction.

• The prospect of increased prices has already provoked an outcry.
• Test results provoked worries that the reactor could overheat.
• His remarks provoked outrage among the community.

Question 5

elicit- verb [ T ] formal
/iˈlɪs.ɪt/

Answer 5

to get or produce something, especially information or a reaction:; To draw out or bring forth;

Usage: Often used when referring to bringing out a response, reaction, or answer, especially through skillful or careful actions.

• elicit a response from Have you managed to elicit a response from them yet?
• elicit information The questionnaire was intended to elicit information on eating habits.
• elicit support They were able to elicit the support of the public.
• The teacher’s question elicited thoughtful responses from the students.

Question 6

trigger - verb [ T ]
/ˈtrɪɡ.ɚ/

Answer 6

To cause an event or situation to happen or exist; to cause something to start;

Usage: Often used when a small action or event sets off a larger reaction or series of events, especially quickly or automatically.

• Some people find that certain foods trigger their headaches.
• Ultraviolet-B radiation triggers the skin to produce vitamin D.
• The racial killings at the weekend have triggered off a wave of protests.
• The alarm was triggered by the slightest motion.

Question 7

spawn- verb
/spɑːn/

Answer 7

To give rise to; to produce or generate, especially in large numbers;to cause something new, or many new things, to grow or start suddenly:

Usage: Often used to describe the origin of something, particularly when it leads to the creation of many more things or when it’s about the natural production of offspring.

• The new economic freedom has spawned hundreds of new small businesses.
• Her death spawned countless films and books.
• The new technology spawned a host of innovative products.