cause

/kˈɑz/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
“they are trying to determine the cause of the crash”
a justification for something existing or happening
“he had no cause to complain”
a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
“he supported populist campaigns”
any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results
a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
“the family brought suit against the landlord”

verb

give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
“cause a commotion”
cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
“The ads induced me to buy a VCR”

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