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cause

verb [T]
 
 
/kɔːz/ US  /kɑːz/

Definition

B2 to make something happen, especially something bad: The difficult driving conditions caused several accidents. [+ obj + to infinitive ] The bright light caused her to blink. Most heart attacks are caused by blood clots. [+ two objects] I hope the children haven't caused you too much trouble.Causing things to happen
(Definition of cause verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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