cause

• Substantiv, das den Grund, das Motiv oder den Faktor bezeichnet, der zu einem Ereignis, einer Handlung oder einem Zustand führt.

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

1. Reason or originA2formal

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

   Ursache

   • 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.

   Synonymeagentbasiscatalystdeterminantgroundmotiveoriginreasonrootsource

   Antonymeconsequenceeffectoutcomeresult

2. Purpose or principleB1formal

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

   Sache

   • 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.

   Synonymeaimbeliefcampaigncrusadegoalidealmissionmovementobjectiveprinciplepurpose

3. Legal caseC1formallegal

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

   Rechtsfall

   • 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.

   Synonymeactioncaselawsuitproceedingsuit

• Verb, das eine Handlung oder einen Umstand bezeichnet, die bzw. der etwas hervorruft, bewirkt oder zu einem bestimmten Ergebnis oder Effekt führt.

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

1. Make something happenA2formal

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

   verursachen

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

   Synonymebring aboutcreateeffectelicitengendergenerateinduceoccasionproducepromptprovoketrigger

   Antonymeblockpreventstop

2. Produce a feeling or reactionB1formal

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

   Hervorrufen

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

   Synonymearousecreateelicitevokegenerateinduceproduceprovokestir uptrigger