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What is another word for Cause? – 382 Cause Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    reason motive motivation inducement incentive grounds basis foundation origin source root genesis occasion stimulus impetus catalyst spark trigger provocation justification explanation rationale purpose intention aim objective goal end purposefulness determination resolve decision choice option alternative motivation impulse drive ambition aspiration desire wish want need requirement necessity compulsion obligation duty responsibility account explanation justification defense excuse pretext pretense appearance semblance show pretension affectation simulation feint ruse artifice device stratagem maneuver tactic ploy scheme plan project enterprise venture undertaking effort endeavor attempt try struggle exertion strain stretch reach striving straining driving pushing forcing compelling constraining obliging necessitating

    Meaning of Cause

    A person or thing that gives rise to an event, action, or situation

    Definitions

    • A reason or explanation for something
    • A aim or objective that someone is trying to achieve
    • A charitable organization or activity

    Example Uses

    • The cause of the accident is still unknown
    • She is dedicated to the cause of saving the environment
    • The new policy is intended to cause a reduction in costs
    • The charity is a good cause and deserves our support

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    effect result outcome consequence upshot aftermath outcome product byproduct spin-off offshoot side effect repercussion reaction response backlash hindrance obstacle barrier impediment blockage obstruction restriction limitation prohibition ban taboo prevention avoidance negation denial repudiation rejection dismissal disapproval dislike distaste aversion abhorrence loathing detestation hatred abomination execration anathema curse malediction imprecation denunciation condemnation censure disapprobation displeasure dissatisfaction discontent disillusion disenchantment disillusionment

    Related Nouns

    effect reason motive motivation explanation justification purpose intention aim objective goal end basis foundation origin source root genesis occasion stimulus impetus catalyst agent instrument means medium channel vehicle factor element component part portion fraction piece segment section division subdivision subgroup class category type kind sort genus species variety breed strain stock lineage ancestry heritage tradition custom practice habit routine ritual ceremony observance celebration commemoration memorial

    Related Verbs

    make create produce generate bring give induce occasion prompt provoke stimulate motivate inspire influence affect impact impress move stir arouse awaken evoke elicit extract derive obtain acquire get gain secure ensure effect accomplish achieve attain realize fulfill complete finish terminate end stop cease discontinue halt suspend postpone delay defer put place set lay put establish found institute initiate begin start commence inaugurate introduce launch propel drive push force compel constrain oblige necessitate require need want lack miss lose forfeit

    Related Adjectives

    primary main principal chief major leading dominant prevailing ruling reigning regnant supreme paramount ultimate final last concluding terminating ending closing completed finished done accomplished achieved attained realized fulfilled completed finished terminated ended stopped ceased discontinued halted suspended postponed delayed deferred put placed set laid established founded instituted initiated begun started commenced inaugurated introduced launched propelled driven pushed forced compelled constrained obliged necessitated required needed wanted lacking missing lost forfeited underlying basic fundamental essential inherent intrinsic innate inborn natural native instinctive intuitive spontaneous unforced unplanned