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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 476 COCA: 601

cause
1 cause /ˈkɑːz/ noun
plural causes
1 cause
/ˈkɑːz/
noun
plural causes
Learner's definition of CAUSE
1 
[count] : something or someone that produces an effect, result, or condition : something or someone that makes something happen or exist原因；起因
— often + of
2 
: a reason for doing or feeling something理由；动机；缘由
[noncount]
— often + for
[singular]
— see also probable cause
3 
[count] : something (such as an organization, belief, idea, or goal) that a group or people support or fight for（奋斗的）目标，事业

lost cause

: a person or thing that is certain to fail注定要失败的人（或事物）

make/find common cause

formal
: to join together with someone in order to achieve a shared goal（与…）联合起来，合作
2 cause /ˈkɑːz/ verb
causes; caused; causing
2 cause
/ˈkɑːz/
verb
causes; caused; causing
Learner's definition of CAUSE
[+ object]
1 
: to make (something) happen or exist : to be the cause of (something)使发生；导致；引起
2 
: to make (someone) feel, have, or do something使感到；使拥有；使从事
— often followed by to + verb常接动词不定式
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 476 COCA: 601

cause

1 of 2

noun

ˈkȯz How to pronounce cause (audio)
1
a
: a reason for an action or condition : motive
b
: something that brings about an effect or a result
trying to find the cause of the accident
c
: a person or thing that is the occasion of an action or state
a cause for celebration
especially : an agent that brings something about
She is the cause of your troubles.
d
: sufficient reason
discharged for cause
2
a
: a ground of legal action
b
: case
They are paid by the cause for their expert opinions.
3
: a matter or question to be decided
The city council is involved with school department causes.
4
a
: a principle or movement militantly defended or supported
the insurgents' cause
b
: a charitable undertaking
for a good cause
causeless
ˈkȯz-ləs How to pronounce cause (audio)
adjective

cause

2 of 2

verb

caused; causing

transitive verb

1
: to serve as a cause or occasion of
cause an accident
2
: to compel by command, authority, or force
caused him to resign
causer noun

Synonyms

Noun

Verb

Example Sentences

Noun His symptoms had no apparent physical causes. She is the cause of all their problems. The medicine was prescribed without good cause. Their marriage was a cause for celebration. I can support a cause that means something to me. I'm willing to donate money as long as it's for a good cause. Verb He swerved and caused an accident. The flood caused great hardship. The illness is caused by a virus. The flood caused the town great hardship. You caused us a lot of extra work. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Historical fraudulence is a problem, but the reasons behind it are what cause alarm. Armond White, National Review, 21 Sep. 2022 With the right cause and a critical mass of influence, even a small number of social media personalities can leverage their enormous followings to exert pressure on Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, OnlyFans, and other digital platforms. Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 21 Sep. 2022 The fire department did not provide any additional details on injuries or the cause of the explosion. Christine Fernando, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2022 Possibly, but there’s no simple cause-and-effect here. Jon Healey, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2022 However, DeKalb County Police have not classified the death as a homicide and a cause of death has not been released at this time. Corin Cesaric, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2022 King Abdullah II of Jordan and the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, brushed over the fighting there and instead urged the assembly to support the long-unresolved cause of the Palestinians. Alan Yuhas, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Sep. 2022 The cause of the explosion and collapse remained under investigation, officials said. Antonio Planas, NBC News, 20 Sep. 2022 The fear of empty shelves carries heightened concern because supply shortages remain a central cause of U.S. inflation and price controls could exacerbate that root problem even further, Pakaluk added. Max Zahn, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2022
Verb
Ozempic can cause pancreatitis, changes in vision, low blood sugar, kidney failure, serious allergic reaction, and gallbladder problems. Zoe Witt, Glamour, 9 Sep. 2022 Polio can cause mild or flu-like symptoms, but the disease can also be disabling and life-threatening. BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022 Earl could still cause rough surf and rip currents in Bermuda, and forecasters are also warning those along the East Coast of the U.S. to beware of rip currents over the next day or so. Leigh Morgan, al, 9 Sep. 2022 Two forms of the virus can cause paralysis, one of them being the wild poliovirus found in nature. Brianna Abbott, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 Tidal flooding may cause up to a foot of inundation above ground level, especially around high-tide times, according to the National Weather Service. Ngan Ho, Baltimore Sun, 9 Sep. 2022 And as the Washington Post’s Natalie B. Compton reports, hot temperatures and drought may cause the leaves to change colors and the trees to drop their leaves earlier in the season. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Sep. 2022 The algae can cause skin irritation or rashes, nausea, disorientation, numbness and fatigue. Katherine Shaver, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 Even seemingly gentler tools and supplements can cause unexpected complications. Jenna Curcio, Allure, 8 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French, borrowed from Latin causa "judicial proceedings, interests of one side in a judicial case, plea, pretext, ground of action, motive, reason," of uncertain origin

Verb

Middle English causen, borrowed from Anglo-French & Medieval Latin; Anglo-French causer, borrowed from Medieval Latin causāre, causārī "to plead, accuse, blame, serve as the cause of, occasion," going back to Latin causārī "to plead an action in law, plead as an excuse," derivative of causa "judicial proceedings, plea, cause entry 1"

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cause was in the 13th century

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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 476 COCA: 601
cause

noun¹

 1sb/sth that makes sth happen起因ADJECTIVE | VERB + CAUSE | CAUSE + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤real, root, true, underlying真正的起因；根本原因◇the root cause of the problem這個問題的根本原因➤deeper更深層的原因◇A deeper cause for resentment is the discrepancy in pay.導致怨憤的更深層的原因是薪酬上的差異。➤biggest, chief, clear, fundamental, important, leading, main, major, number-one, primary, prime, principal, significant最大的原因；首要原因；明顯的原因；根本原因；重要原因；主要原因▸➤common常見原因◇Smoking is a common cause of premature death.吸煙是導致早死的一個常見原因。➤likely, possible, probable可能的原因▸➤known, unknown已知／未知起因▸➤direct, indirect直接／間接原因▸➤immediate, initial直接／初始原因▸➤contributory促成原因▸➤hidden隱藏的原因VERB + CAUSE➤determine, discover, find, identify, pinpoint, reveal確定／發現／找出／辨明／準確查明／透露原因◇attempts to identify the immediate cause of the breakdown查明引起故障的直接原因的努力➤examine, investigate, study檢查／調查／研究原因➤know, understand瞭解／明白原因➤address探究原因CAUSE + VERB➤be, lie in sth, remain起因是；起因在於⋯◇What are the causes of the crisis?危機的起因是什麼？◇The real cause of the problem lies in the poor construction of the bridge.問題的真正原因在於橋的建築質量很差。PREPOSITION➤cause of⋯的原因◇the causes of blindness致盲的原因PHRASES➤cause and effect因果▸➤the cause of death死因▸➤due to natural causes, from natural causes, of natural causes由於／因為／基於自然的因素◇He died of natural causes.他是自然死亡的。➤the exact cause of sth, the precise cause of sth⋯的確切原因◇The precise cause of the accident is not known.事故的確切原因還不知道。➤have many causes, have several causes, have various causes有很多／多個／各種各樣的原因
cause

noun²

 2reason理由ADJECTIVE | VERB + CAUSE | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤good, great, real, reasonable, sufficient正當的／充分的／真正的／合理的／充足的理由VERB + CAUSE➤have有理由◇We have good cause to believe that he was involved in the crime.我們有充分理由相信他涉嫌此案。➤find找出理由◇The experts may find cause to disagree with the school's decision.專家可能會找出不同意校方決定的理由。➤give (sb)給（某人）理由◇Her health is giving us great cause for concern.她的健康狀況讓我們十分擔心。➤show表明理由◇The onus is on government departments to show cause why information cannot be disclosed.政府部門有責任說明不能公開信息的理由。PREPOSITION➤cause for⋯的理由◇There is no cause for alarm.沒有必要恐慌。PHRASES➤cause for concern, with good cause, without good cause, without just cause擔心的／有充足的／沒有充足的／沒有正當的理由
cause

noun³

 3aim that people believe in崇信的目標ADJECTIVE | VERB + CAUSE | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤deserving, good, just, noble, righteous, worthwhile, worthy值得為之奮鬥的事業；崇高的理想；正義的事業；偉大的目標；值得追求的理想◇The money she left went to various worthy causes.她留下來的錢用到了各種有益的事業上。➤favourite/favorite, pet (NAmE) 最喜愛的／鍾愛的事業▸➤bad, unjust錯誤的目標；不正當的事業▸➤common共同的事業◇The different groups support a common cause.不同的群體支持一項共同的事業。➤hopeless, lost (= one that has failed or that cannot succeed) 無望的事業；徒勞的目標▸➤charitable, environmental, humanitarian, political, social慈善事業；環保事業；人道主義理想；政治理想；社會理想▸➤communist, conservative, liberal, socialist, etc.共產主義、保守主義、自由主義、社會主義等事業VERB + CAUSE➤advance, champion, embrace, fight for, further, help, promote, serve, support促進⋯事業；擁護⋯事業；為⋯事業而奮鬥；推動⋯事業；服務於⋯事業；支持⋯事業◇young men willing to fight for the cause願意為這項事業而奮鬥的年輕人◇She would do anything that would further the cause.只要是能促進這項事業的事情她都願意去做。➤be committed to, be sympathetic to投身於／贊同⋯事業▸➤join, take up加入／開始從事⋯事業◇She has taken up the liberal cause.她已經開始投入自由主義事業。➤plead聲援⋯事業◇He pleaded the cause of the local fishermen.他為了當地漁民的利益呼籲奔走。PREPOSITION➤for the cause of, in the cause of為⋯的事業；在⋯的事業中◇They were not prepared to sacrifice themselves for the cause of the country.他們沒打算為國家的事業而獻身。◇battles fought in the cause of decentralization為權力下放的事業而進行的鬥爭➤in a/the cause在⋯事業中◇prominent figures in the socialist cause社會主義事業中的著名人物PHRASES➤(all) for a good cause, (all) in a good cause (especially BrE) 值得做◇The function took a lot of organizing, but was all for / in a good cause.這個活動費了不少勁兒組織，但這是值得做的好事。

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