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causes

/ˈkɑzɪz/ · noun

Meaning

  1. (often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.
  2. (especially with for and a bare noun) Sufficient reason for a state, as of emotion.
  3. A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.
  4. Sake; interest; advantage.
  5. Any subject of discussion or debate; a matter; an affair.
  6. 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.
  7. To set off an event or action.
  8. (ditransitive) To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority.
  9. To assign or show cause; to give a reason; to make excuse.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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