Cause

/kɔːz/

The meaning and definition of Cause, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. (often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.
    β€œThey identified a burst pipe as the cause of the flooding.”
  2. (especially with for and a bare noun) Sufficient reason for a state, as of emotion.
    β€œThe end of the war was a cause for celebration.”
verb
  1. To set off an event or action.
    β€œThe lightning caused thunder.”
  2. (ditransitive) To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority.
    β€œHis dogged determination caused the fundraising to be successful.”
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