Synonyms for
Caused
Definition
Caused is the past tense of the verb 'cause'. It means to make something happen or bring about a result.
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Common collocations
- caused by
- caused damage
- caused concern
- caused trouble
- caused an accident
- caused a stir
- caused offense
Word family
Usage note
Often used with 'by' to indicate the agent or reason. 'Caused' implies a direct link between an action and its result.
Example sentences
- The thunderstorm caused the power outage.
- The teacher's praise caused the student to feel proud.
- The car accident caused a traffic jam.
- Overeating can cause health problems.
- The construction noise caused a disturbance in the neighborhood.
Quotes
Every action has an equal and opposite reaction. This is the basic law of physics, and it applies to human relationships and society too. In fact, it applies more broadly than physics because it includes the consequences of words and actions, and not just the physical ones. Every time we speak or act, we cause something to happen. - David Price
I am not a victim of emotional conflicts. I am human. I have emotions. I feel. I hurt. I react. I have needs that aren't being met. I'm not always understood, but I am responsible for communicating them. I am not always accepted, but I am responsible for causing them. I have a choice. I have a voice. - Unknown
We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope. - Martin Luther King Jr.