causes
/ˈkɑzɪz/ · noun
Meaning
- (often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.
- (especially with for and a bare noun) Sufficient reason for a state, as of emotion.
- A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.
- Sake; interest; advantage.
- Any subject of discussion or debate; a matter; an affair.
- A suit or action in court; any legal process by which a party endeavors to obtain his claim, or what he regards as his right; case; ground of action.
- To set off an event or action.
- (ditransitive) To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority.
- To assign or show cause; to give a reason; to make excuse.
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