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instigateverb [ T ]

uk ​ /ˈɪn.stɪ.ɡeɪt/ us ​ /ˈɪn.stə.ɡeɪt/ formal
instigation
noun [ U ] uk ​ /ˌɪn.stɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ us ​ /ˌɪn.stəˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

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The inquiry was begun at the instigation of a local MP.

(Definition of “instigate” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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instigateverb [ T ]

us ​ /ˈɪn·stɪˌɡeɪt/

› to cause an event or situation to happen by your actions:

Changes in the orientation program were instigated by the new director.

(Definition of “instigate” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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