result in — to cause a particular situation to happen as an effect or consequence
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to cause a particular situation to happen as an effect or consequence
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈzʌlt ɪn/
Example Sentences
- Eating too much kimchi before a first date can result in some very awkward, spicy silences.
- His constant procrastination resulted in a last-minute, coffee-fueled panic at 3 a.m.
- The heavy rain resulted in severe flooding across the city.
result in
VERB[/rɪˈzʌlt ɪn/]
to cause a particular situation to happen as an effect or consequence
Skipping breakfast will result in low energy by noon.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase derives from Latin 'resultare', combining 're-' (again) and 'saltare' (to jump or leap). Originally meaning 'to bounce back' or 'to spring forth again', the term evolved metaphorically from the image of a ball rebounding off a wall to describe how consequences emerge or follow from a cause.
Breakdown
re- (again, back) + saltare (to jump, leap) = resultare (to bounce back, spring forth) → result (outcome, consequence). The morphological shift reflects the conceptual journey from physical rebound to logical consequence.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Eating too much kimchi before a first date can result in some very awkward, spicy silences.”
“His constant procrastination resulted in a last-minute, coffee-fueled panic at 3 a.m.”
“The heavy rain resulted in severe flooding across the city.”
“The new company policy resulted in higher employee satisfaction.”
“Forgetting your umbrella on a rainy day always results in looking like a wet, sad puppy.”
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