Textual thesaurus for "result"

(noun) resultant role

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

(noun) solution, solvent, answer, resolution

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

(noun) outcome, resultant, final result, termination

something that results

he listened for the results on the radio

(noun) effect, consequence, event, issue, outcome, upshot

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

(verb) ensue

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

result in tragedy

(verb) lead, leave

have as a result or residue

The water left a mark on the silk dress; Her blood left a stain on the napkin