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1. Meaning 1 · noun

   (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.”

2. Meaning 2 · noun

   (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.”

3. Meaning 3 · noun

   A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.

4. Meaning 4 · noun

   Sake; interest; advantage.

5. Meaning 5 · noun

   Any subject of discussion or debate; a matter; an affair.

6. Meaning 6 · noun

   A 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.

7. Meaning 7 · verb

   To set off an event or action.

   “The lightning caused thunder.”

8. Meaning 8 · verb

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

   “His dogged determination caused the fundraising to be successful.”

9. Meaning 9 · verb

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

How this word is used

• Everyday “They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the flooding.”
• General “The end of the war was a cause for celebration.”
• Everyday “The lightning caused thunder.”
• General “His dogged determination caused the fundraising to be successful.”

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