Word of the day
precipitate
1. cause (an event or situation, typically one that is bad or undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely
“the incident precipitated a political crisis”
verb
/priˈsɪpəˌteɪt/
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"Their reckless actions may precipitate an accident, forcing authorities to _____ the situation quickly."
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- induce
- instigate
- delay
- quicken
- postpone
- hinder
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Find a word related to precipitate
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