Cause
noun
The reason something happens or exists.
His laziness is the cause of his failure.
Often appears as...
- cause and effect
- cause for concern
verb
To make something happen or exist.
Smoking can cause serious health problems.
Often appears as...
- cause harm
- cause trouble
noun
A principle, aim, or movement that one is committed to support.
He devoted his life to the cause of children's rights.
Often appears as...
- join a cause
- fight for a cause
noun
A subject of a case in a court.
The judge ruled in favor of the plaintiff's cause.
Often appears as...
- cause of action
- in the cause
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Formal
Legal
noun
The reason something happens or exists.
His laziness is the cause of his failure.
Often appears as...
- cause and effect
- cause for concern
verb
To make something happen or exist.
Smoking can cause serious health problems.
Often appears as...
- cause harm
- cause trouble
noun
A principle, aim, or movement that one is committed to support.
He devoted his life to the cause of children's rights.
Often appears as...
- join a cause
- fight for a cause
noun
A subject of a case in a court.
The judge ruled in favor of the plaintiff's cause.
Often appears as...
- cause of action
- in the cause
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Not Always Negative
The word 'cause' does not imply a negative reason; it can be neutral or positive.
A promotion was the cause of her joy.
Pro Tip 2/2Discovering Relationships
Understanding 'cause' helps identify relationships between events or situations.
Poor diet is the cause of many health issues.
Pro Tip 1/2Not Always Negative
The word 'cause' does not imply a negative reason; it can be neutral or positive.
A promotion was the cause of her joy.
Pro Tip 2/2Discovering Relationships
Understanding 'cause' helps identify relationships between events or situations.
Poor diet is the cause of many health issues.
Pro Tip 1/2Not Always Negative
The word 'cause' does not imply a negative reason; it can be neutral or positive.
A promotion was the cause of her joy.
Pro Tip 2/2Discovering Relationships
Understanding 'cause' helps identify relationships between events or situations.
Poor diet is the cause of many health issues.
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The psychology of...
is that they take over people's lives and cause significant problems. Imagine that instead of caring for your spouse or children, you used them as a source of attention or admiration. Or imagine that instead of seeking constructive feedback about your performance, you instead told everyone who tried to help you
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What happens when our...
Let's ask ourselves, what is the cause of this current anomaly? Some people would say it's technology. Now it's true, technology has accumulated through human history, and right now, technology advances extremely rapidly -- that is the proximate cause,
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The five major world...
He taught that all life follows karma, the law of cause and effect, and our job is to do our duty, or dharma, according to our place in society without worrying how things turn out. When we die, we are reincarnated into a new body.
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Debunking the myths of...
People affected have little or no control over their obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, which tend to be time consuming and interfere with work, school or social life to the point of causing significant distress.
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What would happen if you...
causing cells to swell. In severe cases, the kidneys can't keep up with the resulting volumes of dilute urine. Water intoxication then occurs, possibly causing headache, vomiting, and, in rare instances, seizures or death.
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Brutal Lion Infanticide...
It causes the bereft lionesses quickly to come into season. However, the lionesses need a strong coalition of males for their future protection So, they must prevent them fighting over sex.
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The psychology of...
is that they take over people's lives and cause significant problems. Imagine that instead of caring for your spouse or children, you used them as a source of attention or admiration. Or imagine that instead of seeking constructive feedback about your performance, you instead told everyone who tried to help you
Video examples
What makes muscles grow?...
Say you're standing in front of a door, ready to pull it open. Your brain and muscles are perfectly poised to help you achieve this goal. First, your brain sends a signal to motor neurons inside your arm. When they receive this message, they fire, causing muscles to contract and relax,
Video examples
What happens when our...
Let's ask ourselves, what is the cause of this current anomaly? Some people would say it's technology. Now it's true, technology has accumulated through human history, and right now, technology advances extremely rapidly -- that is the proximate cause,
Video examples
What is bipolar...
The causes are complex, and consequently, diagnosing and living with bipolar disorder is a challenge. Despite this, the disorder is controllable. Certain medications like lithium can help manage risky thoughts and behaviors by stabilizing moods.
Video examples
The five major world...
He taught that all life follows karma, the law of cause and effect, and our job is to do our duty, or dharma, according to our place in society without worrying how things turn out. When we die, we are reincarnated into a new body.
Video examples
Debunking the myths of...
People affected have little or no control over their obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, which tend to be time consuming and interfere with work, school or social life to the point of causing significant distress.
Video examples
What would happen if you...
causing cells to swell. In severe cases, the kidneys can't keep up with the resulting volumes of dilute urine. Water intoxication then occurs, possibly causing headache, vomiting, and, in rare instances, seizures or death.
Video examples
How math saved my life PIPE...
the fact that this must be how our brain constructs a moving image just like a video camera with individual discrete pictures helped excuse me having a brain injury sometimes causes memory issues here there we go
Video examples
New Zealand's Stunning...
There had to be like thirty dolphins and it was mesmerizing. I must have yelped a dozen times, cause every time they came up it was like a squeal of delight. I’ve never been that close with wildlife.
Video examples
Brutal Lion Infanticide...
It causes the bereft lionesses quickly to come into season. However, the lionesses need a strong coalition of males for their future protection So, they must prevent them fighting over sex.
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Joyce Meyer
American Author
Getting stress out of your life takes more than prayer alone. You must take action to make changes and stop doing whatever is causing the stress. You can learn to calm down in the way you handle things.
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Jack Kevorkian
American Activist
Look at the forces against me. They don't want me out. They're afraid I'll cause trouble if I get out.
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Gilbert Gottfried
American Comedian
If I could cause world peace by taking someone out to lunch, I'd go, 'Well, war isn't that terrible.
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Christina Aguilera
American Musician
After I had my son, Max, I knew I wanted to get involved in causes that help children.
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Nell Newman
American Businesswoman
I know I could make a difference by supporting the right causes.
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Ian Fleming
British Author
It was the short men that caused all the trouble in the world.
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Nicolas Winding Refn
Danish Director
You cannot go through life without cause and effect.
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John McDonnell
British Politician
No cause is worth the loss of a child's life.
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Booboo Stewart
American Musician
If I can raise attention to a cause, I will.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle
American Critic
I think Alzheimer's is an important cause.
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