give rise to

phrase

Synonyms of give rise tonext
: to be the cause or source of : produce

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The Equal Weight's annual performance hasn't bested the regular S & P since 2022, which also marked the start of the generative AI boom that later gave rise to the Mag 7. — Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026 Multiple states have struggled with lethal injections in recent years, giving rise to novel methods like executions by nitrogen gas and old ones, such as the firing squad. — Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026 This produced memorable moments like the GameStop short squeeze, and gave rise to investing celebrities like Roaring Kitty, who bellowed into his laptop microphone while sharing his portfolio on YouTube. — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026 This unique propagation gives rise to wave trajectories with directional rotation, or handedness, which dictates whether paths rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for give rise to

Word History

First Known Use

1630, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of give rise to was in 1630

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“Give rise to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20rise%20to. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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