cause

/kɔz/
noun
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Definition

1

A person or thing that gives rise to an event or situation

The main cause of the accident was the driver's reckless behavior.

2

A principle, aim, or movement that people support or work for

She's been fighting for the environmental cause for years, trying to reduce pollution.

Synonyms

reasonMore focused on the explanation or justification for something motivationEmphasizes the driving force behind someone's actions or behavior originRefers to the starting point or source of something, often in a more neutral sense

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