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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In 2010, the Obama administration extended the protection to Haiti after an earthquake caused death and damage in Port-au-Prince, the capital.

From Los Angeles Times

The network had been shuttered since 2015, when a corroded pipe burst and caused one of the state’s worst oil spills.

From Los Angeles Times

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this change may have caused.

From BBC

A Times analysis in 2024 showed that heat has caused or contributed to the deaths of more than 21,500 Americans since 1999.

From Los Angeles Times

“The top factor eating into retirement checks and causing a loss of buying power is premiums. Checks don’t go as far,” said Mary Johnson, an independent Social Security and Medicare analyst.

From MarketWatch

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