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cause
UK
/kɔːz/
US
/kɔz/
causes
pl
UK
/kɔːz/
US
/kɔz/
Translations
She dedicated her life to the cause of environmental conservation.
Elle a consacré sa vie à la cause de la conservation de l'environnement.
The heavy rain was the cause of the flooding in the area.
La forte pluie était la cause de l'inondation dans la région.
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The heavy rain was the cause of the flooding in the area.
She dedicated her life to the cause of environmental conservation.
The cause of his happiness was the unexpected promotion at work.
The judge dismissed the cause for lack of evidence.
caused
Past Simple
caused
Past Participle
causing
Gerund
UK
/kɔːz/
US
/kɔz/
Translations
His irresponsible remarks caused the audience to walk out.
Ses remarques irresponsables ont provoqué le départ du public.
The heavy rains caused the river to flood.
Les fortes pluies ont causé le débordement de la rivière.
Definitions
The heavy rains caused the river to flood.
His irresponsible remarks caused the audience to walk out.
Used attributively before another noun to denote connection with a social or charitable cause.
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Cause marketing campaigns can boost a company's reputation among consumers.
UK
/kɔːz/
US
/kɔz/
Definitions
'Cause I was exhausted, I went straight to bed.