noun🔗Share(often with of, typically of adverse results) 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."outcomeeventactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(especially with for and a bare noun) Sufficient reason for a state, as of emotion."The end of the war was a cause for celebration."emotionmindphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends."She dedicated her free time to various causes, such as environmental protection and animal rescue. "philosophymoralsocietyvalueattitudeorganizationpoliticsreligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSake; interest; advantage."She always puts her children's causes above her own needs. "valuebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny subject of discussion or debate; a matter; an affair.""Supporting animal shelters is one of my favorite causes." "eventsituationactionphilosophypoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA 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."The lawyer believed his client had causes for a lawsuit after the unfair dismissal from her job. "lawactionrightstateprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo set off an event or action."The lightning caused thunder."outcomeactioneventprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(ditransitive) To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority."His dogged determination caused the fundraising to be successful."outcomeactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo assign or show cause; to give a reason; to make excuse."He causes his tardiness by saying the bus was late. "outcomeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading