Sekirov Dictionary

cause

UK /kɔːz/US /kɒz/

noun 6
verb 3
forms 7
phrases 2

noun6

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something that makes an event happen or leads to a result
- They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the flooding.
•
A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.
- God befriend us, as our cause is just. — 1597
•
Sufficient reason.
- There is no cause for alarm.
- The end of the war was a cause for celebration.
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.
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(no longer used) Any subject of discussion or debate; a matter; an affair.
- What counsel give you in this weighty cause? — 1591
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(no longer used) Sake; interest; advantage.
- I did it not for his cause. — 1611

verb3

•
To set off an event or action; to bring about; to produce.
- The lightning caused thunder.
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To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority.
- His dogged determination caused the fundraising to be successful.
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(no longer used) To assign or show cause; to give a reason; to make excuse.
- He, to shifte their curious request, / Gan causen why she could not come in place. — 1590

forms

caus'd · caused · causedst · causing · causes · causeth · causest

Phrases with cause

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