cause

/kɔz/
verb
  1. To make something happen, especially something bad or unwanted.
    • His careless driving caused a serious accident.
    • The heavy rain caused flooding in several towns.
    • Eating too much sugar can cause health problems.
  2. To be the reason for a feeling or reaction.
    • The news caused great sadness for everyone.
    • The movie caused a lot of excitement among fans.
    • Her speech caused anger among the audience.
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noun
  1. A person, thing, or event that makes something happen.
    • Lack of sleep can be a cause of poor concentration.
    • Smoking is a leading cause of lung cancer.
    • The police are still looking for the cause of the fire.
  2. A principle, goal, or movement that people support or fight for.
    • She dedicated her life to the cause of human rights.
    • He joined the protest because he believed in the cause.
    • Many people donated money to the environmental cause.
  3. A reason or justification for an action or feeling.
    • There is no cause for alarm; everything is under control.
    • His rude behavior gave them cause to complain.
    • She had good cause to be angry about the mistake.
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