result

Sense 1 noun

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise

Sense 2 verb

issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

result in tragedy

Sense 3 noun

a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem

they were trying to find a peaceful solution

Sense 4 verb

have as a result or residue

The water left a mark on the silk dress

Sense 5 noun

something that results

he listened for the results on the radio

Sense 6 verb

come about or follow as a consequence

nothing will result from this meeting

Sense 7 noun

the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause