Synonyms for

Resulted

Verb / rɪˈzʌltɪd / / ri:ˈzʌltʌd / / ri:ˈzʌltɪd / Another word for resulted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Resulted means to be the consequence or outcome of an action or event.

Synonyms & similar words

lead ensue leave result followed ensued happened occurred arose emerged stemmed issued proceeded transpired developed evolved ended concluded terminated finished culminated

Synonyms by register

Formal

ensued followed concluded culminated

Informal

came out ended up turned out

Literary

sprang flowed

Antonyms

preceded caused initiated began started originated

Common collocations

  • resulted in
  • resulted from
  • resulted in a
  • resulted in the
  • resulted in significant
  • resulted in a loss
  • resulted in success

Word family

noun result
verb result
adjective resulting

Usage note

Often used with 'in' to indicate consequence or 'from' to indicate origin. Be mindful of the distinction between these prepositions.

Example sentences

  1. The heavy rain resulted in flooding.
  2. The team's hard work resulted in a win.
  3. The lack of planning resulted in chaos.
  4. The new policy resulted in higher profits.
  5. The accident resulted in a broken leg.

Quotes

  • The future is not a result of choices among alternative paths offered by the present, but a place that is created--created first in the mind and will, created next in activity. The future is not some place we are going to, but one we are creating.
  • Success is not a destination, but the road that you're on. Being successful means that you're working hard and walking your walk every day. You can only live your dream by working hard towards it. That's living your dream.
  • The results you achieve will be in direct proportion to the effort you apply.

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