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cause - noun

  1. That which produces an effect: antecedent, occasion. See start.
  2. A basis for an action or a decision: ground(often used in plural), motivation, motive, reason, spring. See start.
  3. That which provides a reason or justification: call, ground(often used in plural), justification, necessity, occasion, reason, wherefore, why. See start.
  4. A goal or set of interests served with dedication: crusade. See start.
  5. A legal proceeding to demand justice or enforce a right: action, case, instance, lawsuit, suit. See law.

cause - verb

  1. To be the cause of: bring, bring about, bring on, effect, effectuate, generate, induce, ingenerate, lead to, make, occasion, result in, secure, set off, stir(up), touch off, trigger. See start.