cause
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/kɔːz/]
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1. cause (noun) — sense 1
Definition: The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.
Example: They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the flooding.
2. cause (noun) — sense 2
Definition: Sufficient reason.
Example: There is no cause for alarm.
3. cause (noun) — sense 3
Definition: A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.
Example: God befriend us, as our cause is just.
4. cause (verb) — sense 4
Definition: To set off an event or action; to bring about; to produce.
Example: The lightning caused thunder.
5. cause (verb) — sense 5
Definition: To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority.
Example: His dogged determination caused the fundraising to be successful.
6. cause (verb) — sense 6
Definition: To assign or show cause; to give a reason; to make excuse.
Example: He, to shifte their curious request, / Gan causen why she could not come in place.
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