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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Does the electric current flip the spins directly, or does heat generated by the current cause the change?

From Science Daily

It is caused by excessive production of growth hormone, which leads to enlarged hands and feet, changes in facial appearance, and abnormal growth of bones and internal organs.

From Science Daily

Ukraine's SBU state security service has not commented on the allegation and the Libyan port authority said the cause of the fire was unknown.

From BBC

They also said that the drone, which caused little damage and no casualties when it hit the runway at Akrotiri, had not been launched from Iran.

From Barron's

The submarine vanished on November 15, 2017 after reporting that seawater had entered the ventilation system, causing a battery on the vessel to short-circuit and start a fire.

From Barron's

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