Definition
to cause: to make happen, to provoke, to generate, to produce
The extreme weather is caused by global warming.
An accident caused me to be late for work. I was late for because there was a car crash.
(lung cancer is often) caused by (smoking): (lung cancer is often) provoked by (smoking)
a cause: a reason, a motive
Alcohol is the cause of many accidents.
We're trying to raise money for a good cause, this is a great charity.
Pronunciation examples
UK: What caused the accident?
US: The good news was a cause for celebration.
- "Perhaps the benefits of the internet outweigh any damage it may cause to the environment?"
- "There will be a rumor about a product causing health problems.."
- "We devote our lives to your cause."
- "I have your cause of death listed as a "heart attack"."
- "I've caused a paper jam. What do you say to me?"
- "Cause of death?"
- "This is a very real cause that both of us have a very personal connection to."
- "They call him that cause he says everything 3 times."
- "Warbuckle's Department Stores will donate a sum of 1 million dollars annually to charitable causes promoting democracy, free trade and open borders in Europe."
- "If any of you believe that you have cause for firing an employee, or are considering the possibility of firing an employee, please discuss it with the HR department first."
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