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causes

UK
/ˈkɔːzɪz/
US
/ˈkɔzɪz/
causes around

Translations

causenoun

causes

pl

causes
pl
UK
/kɔːz/
US
/kɔz/
The heavy rain was the cause of the flooding in the area.
La forte pluie était la cause de l'inondation dans la région.
causeAu sens de mouvement, idéal ou engagement à défendre.
She dedicated her life to the cause of environmental conservation.
Elle a consacré sa vie à la cause de la conservation de l'environnement.
Additional translations
causeEmploi juridique, plus rare.
Synonyms
motive
occasion
purpose
justification
factor
basis
grounds
reason
causeverb

causes

caused
Past Simple
caused
Past Participle
causing
Gerund
UK
/kɔːz/
US
/kɔz/
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.
Synonyms
prompt
initiate
trigger
result in
lead to
effect
create
generate
produce
bring about

Definitions

causenoun
A person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition.
The heavy rain was the cause of the flooding in the area.
A principle, aim, or movement to which one is committed and which one is prepared to defend or advocate.
She dedicated her life to the cause of environmental conservation.
A reason for an action or condition.
The cause of his happiness was the unexpected promotion at work.
A legal action or lawsuit.
The judge dismissed the cause for lack of evidence.
causeverb
To make something happen, especially something bad or unpleasant.
The heavy rains caused the river to flood.
To induce or compel (someone or something) to act or to experience a particular state.
His irresponsible remarks caused the audience to walk out.
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