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precipitate

verb
প্রিসিপিটেট

Meaning

To fall from the sky as rain, snow, or other forms of water.
As a verb: to cause an event or situation, often suddenly or prematurely; as a noun: a solid formed in a chemical solution; as an adjective: done hastily.

Example Sentences

Vapor precipitates as rain in warmer climates.

The government's decision to raise taxes precipitated widespread protests.

Example Expressions

precipitate into

Synonyms

fall, descend, drop, shower, drizzle, trigger, provoke, accelerate, hasten, instigate
Entry 1
fall, descend, drop, shower, drizzle
Entry 2
trigger, provoke, accelerate, hasten, instigate

Antonyms

ascend, rise, evaporate, lift, float, delay, hinder, prevent
Entry 1
ascend, rise, evaporate, lift, float
Entry 2
delay, hinder, prevent

Collocations

precipitate crisis, precipitate action, precipitate reaction

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