Cause

Definition of cause:

part of speech: adjective

Causeless.

part of speech: verb

To bring about; produce.

part of speech: noun

That by or through which anything is done: inducement: a legal action.

part of speech: verb

To produce; to bring about.

part of speech: noun

That which produces or contributes to a result; in law, ground for action; motive; reason; a side or party; as, the cause of right; a suit or action in court.

part of speech: noun

That which produces an effect; reason; object sought; legal action.

Usage examples for cause:

• It was Carthoris who realized the full meaning of the thing- its cause and the reason for it. "The Gods of Mars", Edgar Rice Burroughs.

• You loved the cause my son? "When Valmond Came to Pontiac, Complete", Gilbert Parker Last Updated: March 15, 2009.

• He soon discovered the cause "The Puppet Crown", Harold MacGrath.

• There was one general, however, who was always ready to serve in any place and put the cause above himself. "George Washington", Calista McCabe Courtenay.