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'cause' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'cause' with 20 example sentences.


cause noun

: events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

: a justification for something existing or happening

: a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end

: any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results

: a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy

cause verb

: give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

: cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner


  • The false alarm was caused by human error.
  • Many accidents were caused by the bad weather.
  • I'm sorry to have caused you so much trouble.
  • They say stress causes high blood pressure.
  • I don't believe that black cats cause bad luck.
  • Tobacco is the leading cause of lung disease.
  • The police are investigating the cause of the accident.
  • What was the cause of the explosion?
  • This problem has multiple causes.
  • Some drugs cause liver damage.
  • I can't figure out what's causing the problem.
  • Back pain is caused by sitting.
  • Do you know what causes that?
  • Waves are most commonly caused by wind.
  • I was fired without cause.
  • The root cause of any divorce is marriage.
  • Nobody ever comes here, unless they have good cause.
  • Will this cause complications later on?
  • That disease is caused by bacteria.
  • Climate change causes sea levels to rise.
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