Result (Verb)
Meaning 1
Come about or follow as a consequence; "nothing will result from this meeting".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Her decision to quit will result in staffing shortages through the next quarter.
- If the company stops investing in sustainability initiatives, significant financial losses will result.
- It's possible that the new tax will result in higher prices for everyday household items.
- Unusual weather patterns have been known to result from climate change.
- If we don't take immediate action, serious damage to the environment will result.
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Meaning 2
Produce as a result or residue; "The water left a mark on the silk dress"; "Her blood left a stain on the napkin".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The spilled coffee left a stain on the carpet.
- Her tears left a smudge on her glasses.
- The fire left a residue on the windows.
- The pollution left a mark on the fish in the river.
- The smoke left a haze on the mountain.
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Meaning 3
Issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end; "result in tragedy".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The company's poor management will likely result in bankruptcy if things don't change soon.
- His reckless driving resulted in a terrible accident on the highway last night.
- If you don't stop smoking, it will result in serious health problems later in life.
- The malfunction of the safety mechanism can result in a catastrophic explosion.
- Her decision to quit college may result in limited job opportunities in the future.