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.

Synonyms

• Induce
• Make
• Get
• Stimulate
• Have

Hyponyms

• Inspire
• Decide
• Oblige
• Bring
• Solicit
• Compel
• Encourage
• Lead
• Persuade
• Let
• Suborn
• Prompt

Related Words

• Cause (noun)
• Causative (adjective)
• Causation (noun)

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.

Synonyms

• Do
• Make

Hypernyms

• Create

Hyponyms

• Effectuate
• Shape
• Influence
• Breed
• Kick Up
• Force
• Mold
• Set Up
• Pioneer
• Prompt
• Evoke
• Regulate
• Actuate
• Spawn
• Propel
• Call Forth
• Move
• Incite

Related Words

• Cause (noun)
• Causative (adjective)
• Causation (noun)