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precipitate

verb

Reveal meaning and examples

To cause something to happen suddenly or sooner than expected.

A leaked draft could precipitate a public dispute.

Dictionary practice example.

An unexpected decision to print that evening could precipitate the revisions a week sooner than the group had planned.