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to cause
01
to make something happen, usually something bad
Transitive: to cause sth
Complex Transitive: to cause sb/sth to do sth
Example
Please do n't cause any more problems in class.
She accidentally caused the glass to shatter.
Are you trying to cause a misunderstanding with your words?
02
to make a person take a specific action or act in a particular way
Ditransitive: to cause sb to do sth
Example
His careless remarks caused her to quit the project in frustration.
The strict new rules caused many employees to protest against management.
His constant nagging caused her to make a rushed decision she later regretted.
Cause
01
an event, thing, or person that gives rise to something
Example
The sudden drop in temperature was the cause of the heavy snowfall.
Scientists are still trying to determine the cause of the mysterious illness.
The charity event was organized to support a noble cause: providing clean water to communities in need.
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
Example
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.
She dedicated her life to the cause of promoting education for girls in developing countries.
Example
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.
Several causes were delayed due to procedural issues in the court.
