Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Cause.
How to pronounce cause:
US
Cause - as a noun
Events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
Example: "They are trying to determine the cause of the crash"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inception13origin7origination12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A justification for something existing or happening
Example: "He had no cause to complain"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grounds9reason6A series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
Example: "He supported populist campaigns"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
campaign15crusade10drive9effort12movement15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
venture10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
ad blitzad campaignadvertising campaignanti-war movement
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charm campaignconsumerism17campaigning19candidacy18candidature15electioneering17political campaignfund-raising campaignfund-raising drivefund-raising effortfeminism15feminist movementwomen's libwomen's liberation movementgay libgay liberation movementlost causereform11war6youth crusadeyouth movement
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Any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
causal agencycausal agentHypernyms (Closely Related)
physical entityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
Example: "The family brought suit against the landlord"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
case6causa7lawsuit10suit4Hypernyms (Closely Related)
legal proceedingproceeding16proceedings17Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cause - as a verb
Give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
Example: "Cause a commotion"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
do3make10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
create8make10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
Example: "The ads induced me to buy a vcr"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
get4have10induce9make10stimulate11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The cause of the accident was a burst tire."
"She dedicated her life to fighting for social causes."
"The earthquake's cause remains unknown."
"The cause of her illness was a bacterial infection."
"Raising awareness about environmental causes is essential."
Word Game Points
Is CAUSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cause is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CAUSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is CAUSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cause is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCAUSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is CAUSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cause is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCAUSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
