amerikai:
brit:
1. (often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.
They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the flooding.
2. (especially with for and a bare noun) Sufficient reason for a state, as of emotion.
The end of the war was a cause for celebration.
Szinonimák: grounds, justification
3. A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.
4. Sake; interest; advantage.
5. Any subject of discussion or debate; a matter; an affair.
6. A suit or action in court; any legal process by which a party endeavors to obtain his claim, or what he regards as his right; case; ground of action.
1. To set off an event or action.
The lightning caused thunder.
2. (ditransitive) To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority.
His dogged determination caused the fundraising to be successful.
3. To assign or show cause; to give a reason; to make excuse.