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

Example Sentences

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Mismanagement and corruption have been a problem for the sector, but the government has pointed the finger firmly at US sanctions as a major cause of the decline.

From BBC

The changes are cause for optimism for many in a country battling economic collapse and mass emigration.

From Barron's

A historic decline in net international migration is the primary cause of slower growth.

From Barron's

For the stock market, the cause of the craziness came out of earnings from some Big Tech companies.

From MarketWatch

Anthropic’s focus on safe applications of AI—and its objection to having its technology used in autonomous lethal operations—have continued to cause problems, they said.

From The Wall Street Journal

cause

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