American Dictionary
Definition cause in American English
cause
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
▪ advance, champion, espouse, further, promote, support
The pathologist's report established the cause of death as extensive chest injuries.
Doctors are now recognizing stress as the underlying cause of many illnesses.
a reason for behaving in a particular way or for feeling a particular emotion
His departure was cause for celebration in the village.
He wouldn't have done it without good cause (=a good reason).
Campaigners hope that people will be sympathetic to their cause.
He has championed (=strongly supported) the cause of renewable energy since the mid-1970s.
