Cause
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British pronunciation/kˈɔːz/
American pronunciation/ˈkɑz/, /ˈkɔz/

Definition & Meaning of "cause"

to cause
01

to make something happen, usually something bad

Transitive: to cause sth
Complex Transitive: to cause sb/sth to do sth
to cause definition and meaning
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Please do n't cause any more problems in class.
She accidentally caused the glass to shatter.
02

to make a person take a specific action or act in a particular way

Ditransitive: to cause sb to do sth
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His careless remarks caused her to quit the project in frustration.
The strict new rules caused many employees to protest against management.
Cause
01

an event, thing, or person that gives rise to something

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The sudden drop in temperature was the cause of the heavy snowfall.
Scientists are still trying to determine the cause of the mysterious illness.
02

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

03

a justification for something existing or happening

04

a sequence of actions or efforts directed towards advancing a principle or achieving a specific objective

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The local community rallied together for the cause of preserving the neighborhood park.
Their cause was to raise funds for cancer research through a charity marathon.
05

a legal matter or case that is brought before a court for resolution

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The judge had forty causes on the docket for the upcoming court session.
The attorney prepared her arguments for the cause set to be heard next month.
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