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cause
1 countable an event, thing, or person that makes something happenThe major cause of these accidents is drivers going too fast. an essay on the causes of the First World War Synonyms and related words 2 countable/uncountable a reason for behaving in a particular way or for feeling a particular emotioncause for: His departure was cause for celebration in the village. no cause for concern/alarm: The doctor’s report on the biopsy states that there is no cause for concern. without good cause: He wouldn’t have done it without good cause (=a good reason). Synonyms and related words 3 countable an aim, idea, or organization that you support or work for, for example in politicsCampaigners hope that people will be sympathetic to their cause. champion a cause: He has championed (=strongly supported) the cause of renewable energy since the mid-1970s. Synonyms and related words
Political beliefs and their supporters anarchism antidisestablishmentarianism behaviouralism 3a an organization, plan, or activity that you are willing to support because it provides help or benefit to people who need ita good/worthy cause: Please give as much as you can: it’s for a very worthy cause. all in a good cause: It may be hard work but it’s all in a good cause. Synonyms and related words
Charity and giving money to charity
Verbs frequently used with cause as the object ▪ advance, champion, espouse, further, promote, support
4 countable legala case in a law court Synonyms and related words
Court cases and legal processes
cause and effect have (good) cause to do something make common cause (with someone)
cause
1 countable an event, thing, or person that makes something happencause of: The pathologist’s report established the cause of death as extensive chest injuries. The major cause of these accidents is speeding by drivers. underlying/root cause (=the basic cause, but not an obvious one): Doctors are now recognizing stress as the underlying cause of many illnesses. Synonyms and related words 2 countable/uncountable a reason for behaving in a particular way or for feeling a particular emotioncause for: His departure was cause for celebration in the village. no cause for concern/alarm: The doctor’s report on the biopsy states that there is no cause for concern. without good cause: He wouldn’t have done it without good cause (=a good reason). Synonyms and related words 3 countable a goal, idea, or organization that you support or work for, for example in politicsCampaigners hope that people will be sympathetic to their cause. champion a cause: He has championed (=strongly supported) the cause of renewable energy since the mid-1970s. Synonyms and related words
Political beliefs and their supporters anarchism antidisestablishmentarianism Arabism 3a an organization, plan, or activity that you are willing to support because it provides help or benefit to people who need ita good/worthy cause: Please give as much as you can: it’s for a very worthy cause. all in a good cause: It may be hard work but it’s all in a good cause. Synonyms and related words
Charity and giving money to charity
Verbs frequently used with cause as the object ▪ advance, champion, espouse, further, promote, support
4 countable legala case in a law court Synonyms and related words
Court cases and legal processes
cause and effect have (good) cause to do something
cause
verb transitive UK /kɔːz/ 1 to make something happen, usually something bada politician who causes controversy wherever he goes The fire was caused by an electrical fault. cause damage/problems/trouble: The storm caused widespread damage. cause someone/something to do something: An injury to the goalkeeper caused him to limp off after ten minutes. Greenhouse gases are widely believed to be causing the Earth’s atmosphere to heat up. cause someone something: He apologizes for causing you any embarrassment. Synonyms and related words
To make something bad exist or happen 1a used about something that makes an illness startIndigestion is caused by excess acid in the stomach. The drug has been found to cause epileptic fits in laboratory mice. Synonyms and related words
To cause someone to have an illness or feel ill 1b used about someone who has done something wrongHe was arrested for causing a disturbance. She was charged with causing death by dangerous driving. Synonyms and related words
Miscellaneous legal terms
Nouns frequently used as objects of cause▪ alarm, concern, confusion, controversy, damage, distress, embarrassment, harm, problems, suffering, trouble
cause
verb transitive US /kɔz/ 1 to make something happen, usually something bada politician who causes controversy wherever he goes The fire was caused by an electrical fault. cause damage/problems/trouble: The storm caused widespread damage. cause someone/something to do something: An injury to the goalkeeper caused him to limp off after ten minutes. Greenhouse gases are widely believed to be causing the Earth’s atmosphere to heat up. cause someone something: He apologizes for causing you any embarrassment. Synonyms and related words
To make something bad exist or happen 1a used about someone who has done something wrongHe was arrested for causing a disturbance. Synonyms and related words
Miscellaneous legal terms 1b used about something that makes an illness startIndigestion is caused by excess acid in the stomach. The drug has been withdrawn, having been found to cause epileptic fits in laboratory mice. Synonyms and related words
To cause someone to have an illness or feel ill
Nouns frequently used as objects of cause▪ alarm, concern, confusion, controversy, damage, distress, embarrassment, harm, problems, suffering, trouble
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