Synonym: basis, interest, motive, reason. Antonym: consequence, effect, outcome, result. Similar words: because, because of, pause, exhaust. Meaning: [kɔːz] n. 1. events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something 2. a justification for something existing or happening 3. a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end 4. any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results 5. a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy. v. 1. give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally 2. cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner.
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(181) When a helicopter lands, it can cause a disturbance to local residents.
(182) Integrating the pound with other European currencies could cause difficulties.
(183) Researchers are convinced of a genetic cause for the disease.
(184) Dieting can be bad for you, not least because it is a cause of stress.
(185) It was one of those momentous events that cause a sea change in public attitudes.
(186) Every year she makes a large donation to a worthy cause.
(187) Don't be so stuffy—of cause they can use the same bedroom.
(188) The county hospital could find no physical cause for Sumner's problems.
(189) In mental illness, there is a complex relationship between cause and effect .
(190) The exact cause of death is still open to question .
(191) Don't remind him of the cause of his anger—that would be pouring oil on flames.
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(192) He was determined to track down the cause of food spoilage.
(193) The tax increases will, in the aggregate, cause much hardship.
(194) High blood pressure can cause degeneration of the heart muscles.
(195) An autopsy was being done to establish the cause of death.
(196) Poor posture can cause neck ache, headaches and breathing problems.
(197) Many countries have limited or banned the use of asbestos because of fears that its fibres cause diseases such as lung cancer if inhaled.
(198) The results implicate poor hygiene as one cause of the outbreak.
(199) There are laws circumscribing the right of individual citizens to cause bodily harm to others.
(200) Her commitment to a great cause degenerated from a crusade into an obsession.
(201) This violence will do a grave disservice to their cause.
(202) One cause of the artist's suicide seems to have been chronic poverty.
(203) I was more than happy to lend my support to such a good cause.
(204) Long hours working at a computer can cause eye strain.
(205) A top German engineer has been appointed to troubleshoot the cause of the accident.
(206) It is difficult to relate cause and effect in this case.
(207) The surprise announcement could cause an uproar in the United States.
(208) Socks that are too tight can cause as much harm as badly fitting shoes.
(209) An official inquiry has been launched into the cause of the accident.
(210) A law on hunting will cause a lot of disagreements.