give rise to
• cause to happen.
• "decisions which give rise to arguments"
Similar:
produce,
bring about,
cause,
occasion,
generate,
engender,
lead to,
result in,
effect,
induce,
initiate,
start,
set off,
contribute to,
make for,
be conducive to,
foster,
promote,
provoke,
precipitate,
breed,
spark off,
trigger,
beget,
get a rise out of
• provoke an angry or irritated response from (someone), especially by teasing.
