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Causes

Noun / ˈkɑ:zʌz / / ˈkɔ:zɪz / Another word for causes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Causes refer to the reasons or factors that lead to a particular event or situation.

Synonyms & similar words

causa suit have reason get crusade campaign movement do make effort cause grounds lawsuit induce drive case stimulate reasons factors origins roots sources stimuli triggers motives grounds basis antecedents incentives provocations inducements catalysts precursors determinants influences impetuses

Synonyms by register

Formal

precipitates induces engenders prompts

Informal

leads to brings about sparks kicks off

Literary

begets foments engenders

Antonyms

effects results outcomes consequences solutions resolutions

Common collocations

  • causes problems
  • causes damage
  • causes concern
  • causes pain
  • causes death
  • causes trouble
  • causes a stir

Word family

noun cause
verb cause
adjective causal

Usage note

The verb 'causes' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. Be mindful of its directness; sometimes a softer synonym like 'leads to' or 'contributes to' might be more appropriate depending on the situation.

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Example sentences

  1. The causes of the traffic jam were several accidents and road construction.
  2. The doctor explained the causes of the patient's illness.
  3. The teacher asked the students to write an essay on the causes of climate change.
  4. The company investigated the causes of the product recall.
  5. The causes of the economic recession are complex and varied.

Quotes

  • The causes of events are ever more interesting than the events themselves.
  • The causes of human actions are usually immeasurably more complex and varied than our subsequent explanations of them.
  • Many great actions are committed in small struggles.

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