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What does cause mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word cause? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. (countable, often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.
  2. (uncountable, especially with for and a bare noun) Sufficient reason for a state, as of emotion.
  3. (countable) A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.
  4. (obsolete) Sake; interest; advantage.
  5. (countable, obsolete) Any subject of discussion or debate; a matter; an affair.
  6. (countable, law) A suit or action in court; any legal process by which a party endeavors to obtain his claim, or what he regards as his right; case; ground of action.
Verb
  1. To set off an event or action.
  2. To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority.
  3. To assign or show cause; to give a reason; to make excuse.
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