CAUSE
Definition of CAUSE
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(often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.
"They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the flooding."
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(especially with for and a bare noun) Sufficient reason for a state, as of emotion.
"The end of the war was a cause for celebration."
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A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.
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To set off an event or action.
"The lightning caused thunder."
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(ditransitive) To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority.
"His dogged determination caused the fundraising to be successful."
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To assign or show cause; to give a reason; to make excuse.
Source: Wiktionary
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