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| 释义 | Thesaurus: synonyms and antonyms ofcausein EnglishcauseThesaurus>to make something happen>cause These are words and phrases related tocause. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or,go to the definition of cause. TO MAKE SOMETHING HAPPENFirefighters determined that a campfire spark caused the wildfire. Synonyms and examples bring about Many illnesses are brought about by poor diet and lack of exercise. result in The fire resulted in damage to their house. lead to Reducing speed limits has led to fewer deaths on the motorways. make The heat is making me tired. arouse It's a subject that has aroused a lot of interest. breed Favouritism breeds resentment. trigger Some people find that certain foods trigger their headaches. spark Her theories have sparked a great deal of debate. be responsible for Last month's bad weather was responsible for the crop failure. Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms ofcause. Learn moreWhen something causes something else, itmakes it happen. THE CAUSE OF SOMETHINGInvestigators have not yet determined the cause of the fire. Synonyms and examples reason I frankly don’t understand the reason for the delay. root We need to get to the root of her problems. motive There seems to have been no motive for the murder. ground(s) On what grounds was she dismissed? rationaleformal What was his rationale for leaving such a good job? purpose Can I ask what the purpose of this meeting is? excuse He said his car broke down, but it was just an excuse. pretext She stayed at home on the pretext of having lots of work to do. Compare ulterior motive Do you have an ulterior motive for asking if I might want a travelling companion for my trip to Spain? Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms ofcause. Learn moreWhen you talk aboutthe cause of something, you are talking about its reason. |
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