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to cause

Definition:

(verb) To make something happen; to bring about an effect or result.

(noun) The reason or motive behind a particular action.

Senses:

• Transitive verb (Active sense): to make something happen
• Noun sense: reason or motive behind an action

Examples:

Verb:

1. The loud noise caused a panic among the crowd.
2. His reckless behavior caused the accident.
3. The heavy rain caused the floods in the city.

Noun:

• What was the cause of the argument between them?
• She left the company without stating any cause.
• Helping others without expecting anything in return has always been his cause.

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