Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cause

noun, verb
/kɔːz/
Definition
A person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition.
Examples
  • The heavy rain was the cause of the flooding.
  • She caused laughter by telling a funny joke.
  • The scientist studied the cause of the disease.
  • He didn’t mean to cause trouble.
Meaning
To make something happen or bring about an effect.
Synonyms
  • reason
  • factor
  • origin
  • source
  • motive