precipitate

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precipitate

(verb)

Meaning

to cause something to happen suddenly

Example

"The sudden change in weather can precipitate an unexpected storm."

Synonyms

hastenacceleratetrigger

Antonyms

delayslowpostpone

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'praecipitare', meaning to throw down.
Related word forms
  • adjective: precipitous
  • noun: precipitation

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