Cause meaning

What does “cause” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“cause” is a noun and verb with 7 meanings. Its most common meaning is: events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something.

cause

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
“they are trying to determine the cause of the crash”
a justification for something existing or happening
“he had no cause to complain”
“they had good reason to rejoice”
Synonymsreason grounds
a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
“he supported populist campaigns”
“they worked in the cause of world peace”
Synonymscampaign crusade drive movement effort
any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results
Synonymscausal agent causal agency
a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
“the family brought suit against the landlord”
Synonymslawsuit suit case causa

give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
“cause a commotion”
“make a stir”
Synonymsdo make
cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
“The ads induced me to buy a VCR”
“My children finally got me to buy a computer”
Synonymsinduce stimulate have get make

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University