cause

A noun referring to a reason, motive, or factor that brings about an event, action, or condition.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее причину, мотив или фактор, приводящий к событию, действию или состоянию.esSustantivo que designa un motivo, razón o factor que origina un evento, acción o estado; también puede referirse a un fin o propósito, o a una causa judicial o movimiento defendido por alguien.frNom désignant ce qui produit un effet, un événement ou un état ; raison, motif ou facteur à l'origine de quelque chose. Peut aussi désigner un but, une entreprise ou un combat que l'on soutient.deSubstantiv, das den Grund, das Motiv oder den Faktor bezeichnet, der zu einem Ereignis, einer Handlung oder einem Zustand führt.ptSubstantivo que designa o motivo, a razão ou o fator que produz um evento, uma ação ou um estado; também pode indicar uma finalidade ou um ideal defendido por alguém.zh名词，指导致某事件、行为或状态发生的原因、动机或因素。arاسم يدل على السبب أو الدافع أو العامل المؤدي إلى حدث أو فعل أو حالة.

1. Reason or origin A2 formal

   Something that produces an effect or result; the reason why something happens.

   • The main cause of the accident was speeding.
   • Rain was the cause of the canceled game.
   • Lack of sleep is a common cause of poor concentration.

   ruПричинаescausa, motivo, razónfrcause (origine, raison)deUrsacheptCausazh原因arسبب

   Synonyme: agentbasiscatalystdeterminantgroundmotiveoriginreasonrootsource

   Antonyme: consequenceeffectoutcomeresult

2. Purpose or principle B1 formal

   A principle, belief, or aim that people support or fight for.

   • She dedicated her life to the cause of environmental protection.
   • They raised money for a good cause.
   • He spoke passionately about the cause of human rights.

   ruДелоescausa (propósito o principio)frcause (principe ou but)deSacheptCausazh事业arقضية

   Synonyme: aimbeliefcampaigncrusadegoalidealmissionmovementobjectiveprinciplepurpose

3. Legal case C1 formal legal

   A matter or lawsuit to be decided in a court of law.

   • The lawyer presented evidence for their cause.
   • The judge ruled in favor of the plaintiff's cause.
   • This cause will set a precedent for future cases.

   ruДелоesCausa judicialfraffaire judiciairedeRechtsfallptCausazh案件arقضية قانونية

   Synonyme: actioncaselawsuitproceedingsuit

• causes plural form
• causes' possessive plural form
• cause's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of making something happen or bringing about a particular result or effect.

ruГлагол, обозначающий действие, приводящее к возникновению чего-либо или вызывающее определённый результат или эффект.esVerbo que denota la acción de hacer que algo ocurra o exista, o de provocar un resultado o efecto determinado, a menudo como consecuencia directa o indirecta.frVerbe désignant l'action de produire ou de provoquer un effet, un résultat ou une situation.deVerb, das eine Handlung oder einen Umstand bezeichnet, die bzw. der etwas hervorruft, bewirkt oder zu einem bestimmten Ergebnis oder Effekt führt.ptVerbo que indica provocar, originar ou ser a razão de algo acontecer, existir ou produzir determinado resultado ou efeito.zh表示导致某事发生或引起某种结果的动词，常指使某种情况、事件或效果产生。arفعل يدل على إحداث شيء أو التسبب في وقوعه أو إنتاج نتيجة أو أثر معين.

1. Make something happen A2 formal

   To make something occur or exist; to bring about an effect.

   • The accident caused a traffic jam.
   • Heavy rain caused the river to flood.
   • His words caused her to cry.

   ruВызватьescausarfrprovoquerdeverursachenptCausarzh导致arأحدث

   Synonyme: bring aboutcreateeffectelicitengendergenerateinduceoccasionproducepromptprovoketrigger

   Antonyme: blockpreventstop

2. Produce a feeling or reaction B1 formal

   To create or produce a particular feeling, reaction, or condition.

   • The news caused excitement among the fans.
   • The medicine caused side effects.
   • Her speech caused controversy in the audience.

   ruВызватьesProvocar una sensación o reacciónfrprovoquerdeHervorrufenptCausarzh引起arيُحدِث

   Synonyme: arousecreateelicitevokegenerateinduceproduceprovokestir uptrigger

• caused past participle
• caused past simple
• causing present participle
• causes third person singular