cause in English

cause

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adj. causable.

cause

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cause, noun, verb, caused,causing.

cause

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expr. make common cause with, to join efforts with; side with; help and support.
Ex. before they made common cause with either French or English (H. H. Wilson).

cause

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expr. show cause, to present a reason or reasons why an order, judgment, or conviction should not be executed or confirmed.
Ex. [The judge] directed the strikers to show cause why they should not be enjoined from ""illegal picketing"" of the plant

cause

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noun causer.

cause

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noun 1. a person, thing, or event that makes something happen.
Ex. The flood was the cause of much damage.
2. a reason or occasion for action; ground; motive.
Ex. The hero's return was a cause for celebration.
(SYN) incentive, i

cause

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v.t. to make happen; make do; bring about.
Ex. The fire caused much damage. A loud noise caused me to jump.
(SYN) prompt, induce, effect.