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caused

The correct spelling is caused.

How to pronounce caused

/kɔzd/
verb

IPA: /kɔzd/

Say it like: Cau-sed

The correct spelling is caused. To set off an event or action. For example: "The lightning caused thunder."

Usage Examples

The lightning caused thunder.

His dogged determination caused the fundraising to be successful.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To set off an event or action.
  2. 2.(ditransitive) To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority.
  3. 3.To assign or show cause; to give a reason; to make excuse.

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