Beget
Beget verb - To be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind).
Usage example: one change in the natural environment will beget others
Effect
Effect verb - To be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind).
Usage example: classroom discussions designed to effect a change in racial attitudes
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