cause

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Synonyms: case, clause, pause, causa, carse, chuse, gause, cruse, casse, causse, cayuse

Antonyms: case, clause, pause, causa, carse, chuse, gause, cruse, casse, causse, cayuse

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Noun

1. The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.
   • They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the flooding.
2. Sufficient reason.
   • There is no cause for alarm.
   • The end of the war was a cause for celebration.
   • He has no cause to do that.
3. A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.
4. Sake; interest; advantage.
5. Any subject of discussion or debate; a matter; an affair.
6. 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

1. To set off an event or action; to bring about; to produce.
   • The lightning caused thunder.
2. To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority.
   • His dogged determination caused the fundraising to be successful.
3. To assign or show cause; to give a reason; to make excuse.

Conjunction

1. Alternative form of 'cause; because
   • Why not? Cause I don't wanna.

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