Visual meaning of 'caused'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of caused: To set off an event or action.

verb

To set off an event or action.

"The lightning caused thunder."

action outcome event process

Visual illustration of caused: (ditransitive) To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority.

verb

(ditransitive) To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority.

"His dogged determination caused the fundraising to be successful."

Visual illustration of caused: To assign or show cause; to give a reason; to make excuse.

verb

To assign or show cause; to give a reason; to make excuse.

"He was late to work and caused his lateness on a traffic jam. "