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cause noun 1 something which produces an effect; the person or thing through which something happens. 2 a reason or justification • There is no cause for concern. 3 an ideal, principle, aim, etc, that people support and work for • She dedicated her life to the feminist cause. 4 a matter that is to be settled by a lawsuit; the lawsuit itself. verb (caused, causing) to produce as an effect; to bring about something. make common cause with someone to co-operate with them, so as to achieve a common aim.
ETYMOLOGY: 13c: from Latin causa.

'cause contraction, colloq because.