precipitate
definition
to cause something to happen suddenly or prematurely
example
The sudden collapse of the financial market could precipitate a deep recession if not addressed quickly.
synonyms
hastenacceleratestir
word origin — The word 'precipitate' comes from the Latin 'praecipitare', which means 'to throw headlong', composed of 'prae-' (before) and 'caput' (head).