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Meaning
Noun
●
The
source
of, or
reason
for, an
event
or
action
; that which
produces
or effects a result.
●
Sufficient reason.
●
In Philanthropy:
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.
●
In Law:
A
suit
or
action
in court
; any
legal
process by which a
party
endeavors
to
obtain
his
claim
,
or what
he
regards
as his right; case;
ground
of
action
.
Verb
●
To
set off
an
event
or action.
●
To
actively
produce
as a result
,
by means of
force
or authority.
●
To
assign
or
show cause
; to give a
reason
; to make excuse.
Conj
●
Alternative form of 'cause; because
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Origin
cause
English
cause
Middle English (1100-1500)
cause
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
causa
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Cause
Basis
Genesis
Germ
Origin
Principle
Reason
Root
Source
Grounds
Justification
Goal
Mean
Arouse
Antonyms
Consequence
Effect
Finish
Result
Hindrance
Impediment
Preventer
Prohibitor
Related
Trigger
Exacerbate
Induce
Lead
Provoke
Cuz
Aggravate
Consequence
Affect
Symptom
Spark
Prevent
Culprit
Problem
Manifestation
Catalyst
Precipitate
Occurrence
Allow
Etiology
Consequences
Causation
Issue
Reasons
Occur
Wreak
Motive
Aetiology
Bc
Pose
Factor
Produce
Disease
Phenomenon
Victim
Sign
Purpose
Spur
Severity
Impact
Diagnosis
Damage
Inflict
Prevalence
Triggers
More
Rhymes
Jaws
Laws
Saws
Awes
Paws
Caws
Tawse
Gnaws
Pause
Cause
Gauze
Clause
Guffaws
Applause
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