cause
Definition
- n. events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
- n. a justification for something existing or happening
- v. give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
Word forms
- Past participle
- caused
- Present participle
- causing
- Past tense
- caused
- Third person singular
- causes
Example sentences
n.
The cause of the accident was a sudden change in weather.
vt.
The loud noise caused her to wake up in the middle of the night.