'cause' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'cause' with 20 example sentences.
- cause noun
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: 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
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: 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.