Pronunciation: /kɔːz/
noun a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition
A1 The cause of the fire was determined to be faulty wiring.
A2 The cause of the delay was due to heavy traffic.
B1 The cause of the problem was identified as a software glitch.
B2 The cause of the conflict between the two countries was territorial disputes.
C1 The cause of the economic downturn was attributed to government policies.
C2 The cause of the environmental crisis is believed to be human activity.
verb to make something happen; to bring about a result or effect
A1 I cause my dog to wag its tail by giving it a treat.
A2 Lack of sleep can cause health problems.
B1 The storm caused damage to several houses in the neighborhood.
B2 The new law caused a lot of controversy among the citizens.
C1 The economic downturn caused many businesses to close down.
C2 The company's unethical practices caused a public outcry.
formal The primary cause of the issue was a lack of proper communication within the team.
informal The cause of the problem was that nobody was paying attention.
slang The cause of all the drama was just a bunch of gossip.
figurative His reckless driving was the cause of his own downfall.
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