noun
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
Examples
- they are trying to determine the cause of the crash
noun
a justification for something existing or happening
Synonyms
Examples
- he had no cause to complain
- they had good reason to rejoice
noun
a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
Synonyms
Examples
- he supported populist campaigns
- they worked in the cause of world peace
- the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant
- the movement to end slavery
- contributed to the war effort
noun
any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results
Synonyms
causal agent
causal agency
noun
a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
Synonyms
Examples
- the family brought suit against the landlord
verb
give rise to
Synonyms
Examples
- cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
- cause a commotion
- make a stir
- cause an accident
verb
cause to do
Synonyms
Examples
- cause to act in a specified manner
- The ads induced me to buy a VCR
- My children finally got me to buy a computer
- My wife made me buy a new sofa