Definitions

precipitated

[pri-sip-i-tey-tid] / prɪˈsɪp ɪˌteɪ tɪd /

VERB

hurry, speed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accelerate expedite hasten trigger

STRONG

advance cast discharge dispatch fling further hurl launch press quicken throw

WEAK

bring on let fly push forward send forth speed up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

block check halt hinder stop

STRONG

catch cease hold keep receive

WEAK

slow wait

Example Sentences

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I don’t know if it’s the trad-wife movement online or what has precipitated this, but my generation was very much splitting the bill.

From Los Angeles Times

The fall of Ben Ali precipitated the resignation of Hosni Mubarak of Egypt.

From BBC

So-called activist short sellers showed a way to profit from stock selloffs they precipitated with the public release of bombshell reports, as in the case of Nikola.

From The Wall Street Journal

IC: Is there anything specifically that precipitated you being ready?

From Los Angeles Times

The outcome precipitated Vermeil’s departure for the Philadelphia Eagles and marked Buckeyes coach Woody Hayes’ final appearance in the Rose Bowl.

From Los Angeles Times