caused
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/kΙzd/
English
Definitions
verb
- To set off an event or action.βThe lightning caused thunder.β
- (ditransitive) To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority.βHis dogged determination caused the fundraising to be successful.β
- To assign or show cause; to give a reason; to make excuse.
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causationaccountedaffectedarisenarosearousedassociatedattractedattributableattributedawakenedbeenbehindboundbroughtcarried