Phrase guide

result in

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To bring about; to lead to.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • The escalating protests resulted in widespread civil unrest.

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: resultar en — bring about
  • Spanish: dar como resultado — bring about
  • Spanish: tener como resultado — bring about
  • Spanish: tener como consecuencia — bring about
  • Spanish: dar lugar a — bring about