give rise to

phrase

Synonyms of give rise tonext
: to be the cause or source of : produce

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This has given rise to a long-simmering debate between them and the fishing and boating public. Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026 The spectacle gave rise to self-starters like Ai who sought to cash in on the growing hype. John Liu, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 When they are placed in contact at a zero angle alignment, the small difference in the lattices gives rise to a long wavelength moire pattern, or interference pattern. IEEE Spectrum, 16 Aug. 2018

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“Give rise to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20rise%20to. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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