cause
/kɔz/
verb
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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