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CAUSE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Cause.

How to pronounce cause:

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Cause - as a noun

Events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

Example: "They are trying to determine the cause of the crash"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inceptionoriginorigination
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A justification for something existing or happening

Example: "He had no cause to complain"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
groundsreason

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

Example: "The family brought suit against the landlord"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
casecausalawsuitsuit
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
legal proceedingproceedingproceedings
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause - as a verb

Cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner

Example: "The ads induced me to buy a vcr"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gethaveinducemakestimulate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The cause of the accident was a burst tire."
"She dedicated her life to fighting for social causes."
"The earthquake's cause remains unknown."
"The cause of her illness was a bacterial infection."
"Raising awareness about environmental causes is essential."
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Word Game Points

Is CAUSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cause is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CAUSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is CAUSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cause is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CAUSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is CAUSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cause is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CAUSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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