Meaning of cause in English
US /kɑz/ UK /kɔːz/
1. a person, event, or thing that makes something, especially something unpleasant or unwelcome, happen
What was the cause of the fire?
2. the reason that something happens
She has no cause for complaint.
US /kɑz/ UK /kɔːz/
1. make something, especially something unpleasant or unwelcome, happen
The flood caused serious damage to the village.
2. be the reason why something happens
Who caused the accident?
The flood caused the village to sink.