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The correct spelling is cause.
How to pronounce cause
/kɔːz/
nounIPA: /kɔːz/
Say it like: Cau-se
The correct spelling is cause. (often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result. For example: "They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the flooding."
Usage Examples
“They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the flooding.”
“The end of the war was a cause for celebration.”
“The lightning caused thunder.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.(often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.
- 2.(especially with for and a bare noun) Sufficient reason for a state, as of emotion.
- 3.A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.
- 4.Sake; interest; advantage.
- 5.Any subject of discussion or debate; a matter; an affair.
verb
- 1.To set off an event or action.
- 2.(ditransitive) To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority.
- 3.To assign or show cause; to give a reason; to make excuse.
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