Cause (Verb)
Meaning 1
Cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner; "The ads induced me to buy a VCR"; "My children finally got me to buy a computer"; "My wife made me buy a new sofa".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- Her mother encouraged her to try out for the school play and it did cause her to reconsider her initial decision.
- He finally managed to cause me to go downtown and try out that new restaurant with him.
- Lack of sleep can cause a person to make poor decisions and judgment calls.
- The celebrity endorsement did cause many people to purchase the product.
- His winning attitude did finally cause me to participate in the company charity event.
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Meaning 2
Give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally; "cause a commotion"; "make a stir"; "cause an accident".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- High speeds can cause accidents on this highway.
- Loud music late at night can cause complaints from neighbors.
- Human activities cause environmental degradation.
- Their argument in the restaurant caused a scene.
- Using your phone near water can cause it to malfunction.
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- Effectuate
- Shape
- Influence
- Breed
- Kick Up
- Force
- Mold
- Set Up
- Pioneer
- Prompt
- Evoke
- Regulate
- Actuate
- Spawn
- Propel
- Call Forth
- Move
- Incite