the person or thing that makes something happen

a reason for having particular feelings or behaving in a particular way

There is no cause for concern.

The food was excellent—I had no cause for complaint.

If your child is absent without good cause, you may receive a warning from the school board.

an organization or idea that people support or fight for

Animal welfare campaigners raised £70 000 for their cause last year.

He dedicated his life to fighting for the Republican cause.

The donation is the biggest private gift to a humanitarian cause.

She has long championed the cause of civil liberties.

to make something happen, especially something bad or unpleasant; to make somebody do something

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