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precipitate

[pri-sip-i-teyt, pri-sip-i-tit, -teyt] / prɪˈsɪp ɪˌteɪt, prɪˈsɪp ɪ tɪt, -ˌteɪt /
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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"But it's not to precipitate a full-blown societal or humanitarian collapse."

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

That’s partly because consumer expect the bump at the pump to precipitate broader inflation, as has happened in the past.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Reversing the voltage caused the precipitate to dissolve, restoring conductive pathways through the pore.

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026

For some employees, working under Abel won’t have the same cachet as working for Buffett, which could precipitate more turnover.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 9, 2025

The added depressive effect of the organic phosphate may then be enough to precipitate acute symptoms.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.