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
