cause
noun
uk
cause noun (REASON)
B2 [ C or U ]
without cause I wouldn't tell you without (good) cause (= if there was not a (good) reason).
just cause I believe there is just cause (= a fair reason) for taking this action.
- activate
- activation
- actuation
- agent
- attribute
- attribute something to someone
- implement
- implementation
- in
- inaugurate
- inauguration
- launch pad
- pioneer
- reactivate
- realization
- realize
- reattribute
- reawaken
- render
- spark
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cause noun (PRINCIPLE)
They are fighting for a cause - the liberation of their people.
good cause I'll sponsor you for £10 - it's all in a good cause.
- Her study has considerably advanced the cause of equal rights.
- Environment protesters have made common cause with local people to stop the motorway being built.
- He has always shown great dedication to the cause.
- Vegetarianism is one cause she does not espouse.
- He has probably done more to further the cause of interracial harmony than any other person.
B2
The difficult driving conditions caused several accidents.
[ + obj + to infinitive ] The bright light caused her to blink.
[ + two objects ] I hope the children haven't caused you too much trouble.
Sinônimos
- causeFirefighters determined that a campfire spark caused the wildfire.
- bring aboutMany illnesses are brought about by poor diet and lack of exercise.
- result inThe fire resulted in damage to their house.
- lead toReducing speed limits has led to fewer deaths on the motorways.
- makeThe heat is making me tired.
- arouseIt's a subject that has aroused a lot of interest.
