Translation
cause, reason
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Word origin
From Latin causa ('cause, reason, legal case'). The same root gave English 'cause' and 'accuse'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- causa
- English cognates
- cause, accuse, excuse
Grammar
Examples
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The cause of the accident is not yet known.
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He defends this cause with a great deal of passion.
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Because of the rain, we stayed at home.
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His decision called our whole project into question.
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She fought for the cause of women.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 5: cause, pardon, retourner and 7 more words.