precipitated (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪtɪd/
Definition
Caused something to happen suddenly or sooner than expected.
Examples
The economic crisis precipitated a wave of protests.
His sudden resignation precipitated a leadership challenge.
The discovery of the evidence precipitated the trial.
How to Use precipitated
- precipitate a crisis (collocation)
- To cause a serious problem or difficult situation to occur suddenly. — "The sudden withdrawal of funding precipitated a crisis for the charity."
- precipitate a collapse (collocation)
- To cause a sudden and dramatic failure or downfall. — "The loss of their main investor precipitated the collapse of the startup."
- precipitate a conflict (collocation)
- To cause a sudden outbreak of fighting or disagreement. — "The assassination attempt precipitated a conflict between the rival factions."
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