Word CAUSE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

cause

🇺🇸 [kɔːz]

Meanings

The reason or motive behind an action, event, or situation. A cause can be an event or factor that leads to an outcome or a movement aimed at achieving a specific goal.

Examples

• The cause of the accident was later determined to be poor road conditions.
• She dedicated her life to a cause that helps children in need.
• The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Synonyms

reason • motive • factor

Antonyms

effect • result • outcome