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instigate
instigate /ˈɪn.stɪ.ɡeɪt/ verb [T] FORMAL ↑Verb Endings for instigate
► F0 to cause an event or situation to happen by making a set of actions or a formal process begin: » The government will instigate new measures to combat terrorism.» The revolt in the north is believed to have been instigated by a high-ranking general.Thesaurus+: ↑Causing things to happeninstigation /ˌɪn.stɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ noun [U]
► F0» The inquiry was begun at the instigation of a local MP.Thesaurus+: ↑Causing things to happen |