cause

noun/verb
/kɔːz/

Meaning

a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition; to make something happen

Example Sentences

The heavy rain caused flooding in the city.

Example Expressions

lost cause

Synonyms

reason, motive, source, trigger, origin

Antonyms

effect, result

Collocations

cause of death, good cause, lost cause, social cause

More Example Sentences

I like the sport because it helps me keep fit.

I would like to return this because it's broken.

I am telling you all this because I want to help.

I like the sport because it makes me feel energized.

I would like to return this because it doesn't work.

I would like to return this because it doesn't fit me.

I study English because it's very important and necessary.

I study English because I want to improve my English skill.

I might even start my own business because that is something I have always wanted.

I might even become an entrepreneur because that is something I have always wanted.

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