Meaning of the word instigate in English

What does instigate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

instigate

US /ˈɪn.stə.ɡeɪt/
UK /ˈɪn.stə.ɡeɪt/

Verb

1.

to cause an event or situation to happen by making a set of actions or a formal process begin:

Example:
The government will instigate new measures to combat terrorism.
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