Synonyms

result

American

[ri-zuhlt] / rɪˈzʌlt /

verb (used without object)

to spring, arise, or proceed as a consequence of actions, circumstances, premises, etc.; be the outcome.

Synonyms:

issue, come, flow
to terminate or end in a specified manner or thing.

Synonyms:

eventuate, resolve

noun

something that happens as a consequence; outcome.

Synonyms:

fruit, product, end, issue, conclusion

Antonyms:

cause
Mathematics. a quantity, expression, etc., obtained by calculation.
Often results. a desirable or beneficial consequence, outcome, or effect.

We had definite results within weeks.

idioms

get results, to obtain a notable or successful result or response; be effective.

result British

/ rɪˈzʌlt /

noun

something that ensues from an action, policy, course of events, etc; outcome; consequence
a number, quantity, or value obtained by solving a mathematical problem
a decision of a legislative body
(often plural) the final score or outcome of a sporting contest
a favourable result, esp a victory or success

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verb

(often foll by from) to be the outcome or consequence (of)
(foll by in) to issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc); end

to result in tragedy
property law (of an undisposed or partially disposed of interest in land) to revert to a former owner when the prior interests come to an end

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Related Words

See follow. See effect.

Etymology

Origin of result

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English resulten (verb) from Anglo-Latin resultāre “to arise as a consequence” ( Latin: “to spring back, rebound”), equivalent to re- re- + -sultāre, combining form of saltāre “to dance” (frequentative of salīre “to leap, spring”)

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

But what sets this incident apart is the fact that it resulted in a criminal case, and that a non-professional climber was held responsible.

From BBC

“Ideas are going to blossom, and maybe there’ll be a bunch of new jobs that happen as a result,” he said in January.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even so, the result beat the median forecast for a 26% increase in a Wall Street Journal survey of nine economists.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The revolt was the result of a pain and I think that people should remember that while casting their votes," she said.

From BBC

Earlier this campaign, failure to get there was looking a distinct possibility after a string of poor results, a falling-out with talisman Mohamed Salah and an injury to record signing Alexander Isak.

From BBC

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