give rise to

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Definition of give rise tonext
as in cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) Technological developments have given rise to a new era.

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Recent Examples of give rise to Usually, the events that create high-energy neutrinos also give rise to high-energy photons called gamma-rays. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 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 See All Example Sentences for give rise to

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“Give rise to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20rise%20to. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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