Cause

Quick meaning: Cause is a noun meaning (uncountable, especially with for and a bare noun) Sufficient reason.

Meaning

(uncountable, especially with for and a bare noun) Sufficient reason.

More Meanings

1. (countable) A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.
2. (countable, obsolete) Any subject of discussion or debate; a matter; an affair.
3. (transitive) To set off an event or action; to bring about; to produce.
4. (ditransitive) To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority.
5. (countable, often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.
6. (countable, law) A suit or action in court; any legal process by which a party endeavors to obtain his claim, or what he regards as his right; case; ground of action.
7. (obsolete) Sake; interest; advantage.

Example Sentences

He has no cause to do that.

There is no cause for alarm.

God befriend us, as our cause is just.

The end of the war was a cause for celebration.

Word Forms

• causes
• causing
• caused
• causest
• causedst
• causeth

Synonyms for cause

Depending on context, synonyms include basis, genesis, germ, origin, principle, root.

Antonyms for cause

Common opposites include consequence, effect, result, hindrance, impediment, preventer.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include case, grounds, have, do, induce, make.

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