accomplish, carry out, carry through, fulfil, fulfill, action, execute - put in effect; "carry out a task"; "execute the decision of the people"; "He actioned the operation"

draw, get - in baseball: earn or achieve a base by being walked by the pitcher; "He drew a base on balls"

precipitate - bring about abruptly; "The crisis precipitated by Russia's revolution"

induce, hasten, stimulate, rush - cause to occur rapidly; "the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions"

cause, do, make - give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally; "cause a commotion"; "make a stir"; "cause an accident"

serve - contribute or conduce to; "The scandal served to increase his popularity"