Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
give rise to
phrase
/ɡɪv raɪz tuː/
Definition
To cause something to happen or to lead to a particular result or situation.
Examples
- The new policy may give rise to confusion among employees.
- Her discovery gave rise to a new field of research.
- This incident could give rise to further investigation.
Meaning
The phrase ‘give rise to’ means to be the reason for something or to cause something to occur.
Synonyms
- cause
- lead to
- result in
- produce
- bring about
