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Meaning of cause
noun
- (often with of, typically of adverse results) 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.
- (especially with for and a bare noun) Sufficient reason for a state, as of emotion. Example: The end of the war was a cause for celebration.
- A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.
- Sake; interest; advantage.
- Any subject of discussion or debate; a matter; an affair.
verb
- To set off an event or action. Example: The lightning caused thunder.
- (ditransitive) To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority. Example: His dogged determination caused the fundraising to be successful.
- To assign or show cause; to give a reason; to make excuse.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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