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cause

[kʰo̞ːz̥]noun, verb1 syllable

Cause means: a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end.

Synonyms for cause34

noun, as in a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end

campaign, crusade, drive, movement, effort

noun, as in a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy

lawsuit, suit, case, causa

noun, as in a justification for something existing or happening

reason, grounds

noun, as in any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results

causal agent, causal agency

verb, as in cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner

induce, stimulate, have, get, make

verb, as in give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

do, make

also used for cause

basis, genesis, justification, occasion, objective, purpose, aim, ambition, aspiration, end, terminus ad quem, goal, intention, object, litigation

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What does cause mean?7

noun

1

a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end“he supported populist campaigns”

2

a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy“the family brought suit against the landlord”

3

a justification for something existing or happening“he had no cause to complain”

4

any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results

5

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something“they are trying to determine the cause of the crash”

verb

1

cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner“The ads induced me to buy a VCR”

2

give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally“cause a commotion”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with cause?3

one syllable

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Cause in a sentence

  • At present, the cause of the disease is unknown.CK
  • Global warming can cause serious problems for wild animals, too.CM
  • In many countries, being gay is a cause for imprisonment.ellasevia
  • If there be fear, it would cause failure.shanghainese
  • I'm sure this will cause additional problems for you, but it can't be helped.CK
  • Despite medical advances, ectopic pregnancy remains a significant cause of maternal mortality worldwide.Vanilla
  • If you don't do that, it'll cause me problems.CK
  • If you do that, it'll cause me problems.CK

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Forms of cause

as a noun

plural
causes

as a verb

past tense
caused
present participle
causing
third-person singular
causes
past participle
caused