Definitions

cause

[kawz] / kɔz /

NOUN

agent, originator

Synonyms

STRONGEST

element explanation matter motivation motive origin principle purpose root source

STRONG

account agency aim antecedent author basis beginning causation consideration creator determinant doer end foundation genesis ground grounds incitement inducement instigation leaven mainspring maker object occasion producer spring stimulation

WEAK

prime mover

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discouragement effect result

STRONG

conclusion finish neglect thoughtlessness

WEAK

consequence development fruit issue outcome outgrowth product

NOUN

belief; undertaking for belief

Synonyms

STRONGEST

faith goal ideal movement objective plan purpose

STRONG

attempt conviction creed enterprise intention object principles

Antonyms

WEAK

consequence development effect end fruit issue outcome outgrowth product result

VERB

bring into being; bring about

Synonyms

STRONGEST

begin create generate induce lead to make precipitate produce provoke

STRONG

brainstorm breed compel effect elicit engender evoke hatch incite introduce kickoff kindle let motivate muster occasion open originate revert secure

WEAK

be at the bottom of break in break the ice bring to pass come out with cook up dream up fire up get things rolling give rise to make up result in sow the seeds start the ball rolling think up work up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destroy discourage end halt prevent ruin stop

STRONG

block close cover delay deter finish hide hinder impede keep obstruct repress

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But the controversy has caused consternation among USC professors past and present.

From Los Angeles Times

Nicholas Brendon, best known for portraying the loyal, wisecracking Xander Harris in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” died Friday from natural causes after dealing with a congenital heart defect and other health issues in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times

Brendon's family confirmed in a statement on social media "he passed in his sleep of natural causes".

From BBC

It remains challenging to determine whether losing the Y chromosome directly causes disease or simply occurs alongside it.

From Science Daily

They also found that the price spikes of the previous two years were caused by refineries going offline without backup supply and “potentially manipulative trading” in those under-supply conditions.

From Los Angeles Times

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