causes

We have found lemma(root) word of causes : cause.

Definitions


[kɔːz], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition
(e.g: the cause of the accident is not clear)

- a principle, aim, or movement to which one is committed and which one is prepared to defend or advocate
(e.g: she devoted her whole adult life to the cause of deaf people)

- a matter to be resolved in a court of law
(e.g: forty-five causes were entered in the list for the March session)


Phrases:
- a rebel without a cause
- cause and effect
- cause of action
- in the cause of
- make common cause

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French, from Latin causa (noun), causare (verb)


[kɔːz], (Verb)

Definitions:
- make (something, especially something bad) happen
(e.g: this disease can cause blindness)


Phrases:
- a rebel without a cause
- cause and effect
- cause of action
- in the cause of
- make common cause

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French, from Latin causa (noun), causare (verb)




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