hervorrufen
induce · cause · trigger · evoke · provoke
Etwas bewirken oder dazu führen, dass etwas geschieht oder entsteht.
The German word "hervorrufen" is a verb composed of "hervor" (meaning "forth" or "out") and "rufen" (meaning "to call").
- Together, "hervorrufen" means "to evoke," "to cause," or "to trigger" something, especially a reaction, feeling, or effect.
Similar words:
- verursachen (to cause)
- bewirken (to bring about)
- auslösen (to trigger)
Differences:
- hervorrufen often implies eliciting or bringing something out explicitly (e.g., a feeling or memory).
- verursachen focuses on being the cause of something more generally, often neutral or negative.
- bewirken is a more neutral "to cause" in a broader, sometimes abstract sense.
- auslösen emphasizes the initiation of something, like triggering an event or reaction abruptly.
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Examples
Bestimmte Substanzen können allergische Reaktionen hervorrufen.verb
Certain substances can induce allergic reactions.
Lauter Lärm ruft bei mir Kopfschmerzen hervor.verb
Loud noise causes me headaches.
Stress ruft oft Kopfschmerzen hervor.verb
Stress often causes headaches.
Allergien können starke Reaktionen hervorrufen.verb
Allergies can trigger strong reactions.
Diese Ereignisse rufen starke Emotionen hervor.verb
These events evoke strong emotions.
Der Artikel rief eine heftige Diskussion hervor.verb
The article provoked a heated discussion.
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