catalyst
noun · KAT-uh-list
something that causes or speeds up change
उत्प्रेरक
Usage
a catalyst for changeact as a catalystthe main catalyst
Examples
The new metro line was a catalyst for growth in the area.
The 1991 reforms acted as a catalyst for India's IT boom.
Common mistake
The new rule catalysted faster growth.
The new rule was a catalyst for faster growth.
Catalyst is a noun, not a verb.
Remember: A catalyst makes change happen faster.
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