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Cause

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Definitions for Cause

noun
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
Examples
  1. they are trying to determine the cause of the crash
noun
a justification for something existing or happening
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  1. he had no cause to complain
  2. they had good reason to rejoice
noun
a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
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  1. he supported populist campaigns
  2. they worked in the cause of world peace
  3. the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant
  4. the movement to end slavery
  5. 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
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Examples
  1. the family brought suit against the landlord
verb
give rise to
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  1. cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
  2. cause a commotion
  3. make a stir
  4. cause an accident
verb
cause to do
Synonyms
Examples
  1. cause to act in a specified manner
  2. The ads induced me to buy a VCR
  3. My children finally got me to buy a computer
  4. My wife made me buy a new sofa

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