give rise to

phrase

: to be the cause or source of : produce

Examples of give rise to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For the dodo, the researchers will first harvest primordial germ cells (PGCs)—nascent cells that give rise to eggs and sperm—from the nicobar pigeon, the dodo’s closest living relative. — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 14 Oct. 2026

Kamen sees the new moves as part of the original maneuvers that originally gave rise to Radical. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

The rise of new consumers has given rise to a new marketing mandate, one that is resolutely consumer-centric. — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

In this manner, writing and fantasy relieves adults of the selfish flights of fancy that give rise to tension in our psyches. — Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1630, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for give rise to

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou