Some 16th-century Italian clergymen tried to ban coffee because they believed it to be “satanic.” However, Pope Clement VII loved coffee so much that he lifted the ban and had coffee baptized in 1600.
RESULT
solution, answer, result, resolution, solvent
(noun) a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; “they were trying to find a peaceful solution”; “the answers were in the back of the book”; “he computed the result to four decimal places”
result, resultant, final result, outcome, termination
(noun) something that results; “he listened for the results on the radio”
consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot
(noun) a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; “the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise”; “his decision had depressing consequences for business”; “he acted very wise after the event”
result
(verb) come about or follow as a consequence; “nothing will result from this meeting”
result, ensue
(verb) issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end; “result in tragedy”
leave, result, lead
(verb) produce as a result or residue; “The water left a mark on the silk dress”; “Her blood left a stain on the napkin”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Verb
result (third-person singular simple present results, present participle resulting, simple past and past participle resulted) (intransitive)
To proceed, spring up or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought or endeavor.
(intransitive, followed by "in") To have as a consequence; to lead to; to bring about
(legal) To return to the proprietor (or heirs) after a reversion.
(obsolete) To leap back; to rebound.
Synonyms
• (to proceed, spring, or rise, as a consequence): follow, arise
Noun
result (plural results)
That which results; the conclusion or end to which any course or condition of things leads, or which is obtained by any process or operation; consequence or effect.
The fruit, beneficial or tangible effect(s) achieved by effort.
The decision or determination of a council or deliberative assembly; a resolve; a decree.
(obsolete) A flying back; resilience.
(sports) The final score in a game.
(by extension) A positive or favourable outcome for someone.
Interjection
result
(UK) An exclamation of joy following a favorable outcome.
Anagrams
• Ulster, lurest, luster, lustre, luters, rulest, rustle, sutler, truels, ulster
Source: Wiktionary
Re*sult", v. i. [imp. & p. p. Resulted; p. pr. & vb. n. Resulting.] Etym: [F. résulter, fr. L. resultare, resultarum, to spring or leap back, v. intens. fr. resilire. See Resile.]
1. To leap back; to rebound. [Obs.] The huge round stone, resulting with a bound. Pope.
2. To come out, or have an issue; to terminate; to have consequences;
– followed by in; as, this measure will result in good or in evil.
3. To proceed, spring, or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought, or endeavor. Pleasure and peace do naturally result from a holy and good life. Tillotson. Resulting trust (Law), a trust raised by implication for the benefit of a party granting an estate. The phrase is also applied to a trust raised by implication for the benefit of a party who advances the purchase money of an estate, etc. Bouvier.
– Resulting use (Law), a use which, being limited by the deed, expires or can not vest, and thence returns to him who raised it. Bouvier.
Syn.
– To proceed; spring; rise; arise; ensue; terminate.
Re*sult", n.
1. A flying back; resilience. [Obs.] Sound is produced between the string and the air by the return or the result of the string. Bacon.
2. That which results; the conclusion or end to which any course or condition of things leads, or which is obtained by any process or operation; consequence or effect; as, the result of a course of action; the result of a mathematical operation. If our proposals once again were heard, We should compel them to a quick result. Milton.
3. The decision or determination of a council or deliberative assembly; a resolve; a decree. Then of their session ended they bid cry With trumpet's regal sound the great result. Milton.
Syn.
– Effect; consequence; conclusion; inference; issue; event. See Effect.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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