herbei|führen
Translation
to bring about, to cause, to induce, to bring along
Examples
Sein Handeln führte eine Krise herbei.
His actions brought about a crisis.
Wir müssen eine Entscheidung herbeiführen.
We have to bring about a decision.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ~ to bring about sth. We must bring about a change.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verursachen (to cause), auslösen (to trigger), bewirken (to effect).
Etymology
From the prefix `herbei-` (hither, here) and the verb `führen` (to lead). It literally means 'to lead here', which metaphorically means to cause something to happen.
Memory Tips
Imagine you are 'leading' (`führen`) a result or consequence 'here' (`herbei`) into the present situation.