1
[ verb ] cause to arise

Synonyms

induce

Examples

"induce a crisis"

Used in print

(Howard Nemerov, "Themes and Methods: The Early...)

This passion brings_on a fit which proves fatal .

(E. Lucas Myers, "The Vindication of Dr. Nestor,"...)

`` Comment '' ? ejaculated the surprised woman , looking at Alex for an explanation but he , parting from her without ceremony , only offered a_few words about the doctor 's provincial American speech and a state of nerves brought_on by the demands of his work .

Related terms

generate inducement

2
[ verb ] bring onto the market or release, as of an intellectual creation

Synonyms

produce bring_out

Examples

: "produce a movie" "bring out a book" "produce a new play"

Related terms

offer spring production appear

3
[ verb ] cause to appear

Examples

"bring on the birthday cake"

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