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to result

to result

966 1.6
To happen because of something and lead to an outcome
  • verb
  • /rɪˈzʌlt/
translation icon : resultar en
  • '...result in any special benefit to the nations of this Earth.'
  • result in an increase
  • result in outcomes
  • result in loss

And that can result in a real sense of panic.

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Examples

  • It can result in vomiting, fever or even death.

  • Instead, it seems to result from emotional overload.

  • That means that this whole function here results in T, right?

  • And that can result in a real sense of panic.

  • Speaker, a no deal will result in unprecedented harm.

  • Sugar is flammable and may result in smoke and fire.

  • I don't think that it would result in a better outcome.

  • Based on feedback, 10 items were omitted or modified, resulting in 40 revised items.

    Academic text (2011)
  • However, promoting a healthy coach/athlete relationship often results in high-quality sport performances and positive affective outcomes.

    Academic text (2011)
  • His poor diet may result in serious health issues later in life.

Synonyms

to mean
vsto result
3.5

Lead to a particular result

focuses on happening as consequence rather than indicating intent
to come with
vsto result
128 3.9

A result that happens because of something, for example more work after a promotion

describes any consequence not only accompanying or included effects
to translate
vsto result
98 3.5

Lead to a particular result or effect

is general and can mean any outcome, not just equivalent changes
to ensue
vsto result
96 5.8

Happen as a result of something

is more general, meaning any outcome or what follows
to eventuate
vsto result
  • Formal
1 9.1

To happen as a result of something

is broader and not only about long development before the outcome

How Direct

to cause
1.0
to lead to
2.5
to result
966 1.6
to follow
1.0

Surface Forms

result infinitive
resulted past
resulted past participle
resulting present participle
results third person singular

Etymology

The verb result has the same parts re- 'back' and salire 'to jump', which gives the idea of something 'coming out' after an earlier action, so when something results it happens as a consequence of something else.