verb
- Cause to move into the opposite direction.
- usage: "they brought about the boat when they saw a storm approaching"
- synonyms: bring about
- Cause to happen, occur or exist.
- usage: "This procedure produces a curious effect"; "The new law gave rise to many complaints"; "These chemicals produce a noxious vapor"; "the new President must bring about a change in the health care system"
- synonyms: produce, bring about, give rise
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