Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb give_rise

1 sense of give rise

Sense 1
produce, bring about, give rise -- (cause to happen, occur or exist; "This procedure produces a curious effect"; "The new law gave rise to many complaints"; "These chemicals produce a noxious vapor"; "the new President must bring about a change in the health care system")
       => make, create -- (make or cause to be or to become; "make a mess in one's office"; "create a furor")