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cause [ˈkɑːz]

1 cause noun
  • something or someone that produces an effect, result, or condition : something or someone that makes something happen or exist —often + of
  • a reason for doing or feeling something —often + for
  • something (such as an organization, belief, idea, or goal) that a group or people support or fight for

2 cause verb
  • to make (something) happen or exist : to be the cause of (something)
  • to make (someone) feel, have, or do something —often followed by to + verb