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    Cause
    /kôz/

    noun

    verb

    • 1. make (something, especially something bad) happen: "this disease can cause blindness"
  2. verb [ T ] uk / kɔːz / us. B2. to make something happen: The hurricane caused widespread damage. Most heart attacks are caused by blood clots. [ + two objects ] I hope the children haven't caused you too much trouble. [ + to do sth ] What caused the washing machine to blow up? More examples.

  3. The verb cause is all about the action of producing an effect, like when you slice onions and it causes your eyes to water. Definitions of cause. noun. events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something. “they are trying to determine the cause of the crash”. see more.

  4. 3 days ago · 1. anything producing an effect or result. 2. a person or thing acting voluntarily or involuntarily as the agent that brings about an effect or result. drinking was the cause of his downfall. 3. a reason, motive, or ground for some action, feeling, etc.; esp., sufficient reason. cause for complaint.

  5. Check pronunciation: cause. Definition of cause noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  6. to make something happen, especially something bad or unpleasant; to make somebody do something. cause something Do they know what caused the fire? Are you causing trouble again? Doctors say her condition is causing some concern. Recently there have been several deaths caused by dangerous driving.

  7. 1. a. The producer of an effect, result, or consequence. b. The one, such as a person, event, or condition, that is responsible for an action or result. 2. A basis for an action or response; a reason: The doctor's report gave no cause for alarm. 3.

  8. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English cause1 /kɔːz $ kɒːz/ S1 W1 verb [ transitive] to make something happen, especially something bad Heavy traffic is causing delays on the freeway.

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