noun 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.
noun Sufficient reason.
There is no cause for alarm.
noun A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.
noun Sake; interest; advantage.
noun Any subject of discussion or debate; a matter; an affair.
noun 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.
verb To set off an event or action; to bring about; to produce.
The lightning caused thunder.
verb To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority.
His dogged determination caused the fundraising to be successful.