Cause

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːz/

Cause (noun)

  1. A person or thing that makes something happen.
  2. An idea or goal that people support and work for.

Examples

  • The cause of the noise was a broken fan.
  • Stress can be a cause of headaches.

Common collocations: root cause, cause of concern, underlying cause, support a cause, join a cause

Cause (verb)

  1. To make something happen or exist.

Examples

  • The storm caused widespread damage.
  • His actions caused a lot of trouble.

Synonyms of Cause

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Cause

  • — When discussing outcomes or results.