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Vocabulary Entry
cause
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition.
Example Sentences
"The cause of the fire is still under investigation."
"She has always believed in the cause of environmental protection."
"Many people contributed to the cause of education reform."
V
verb
To make something happen; to bring about.
Example Sentences
"The heavy rain caused flooding in several areas."
"His reckless driving caused the accident."
"The new regulations will cause changes in the industry."