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cause

cause

Meaning of cause

English

make happen

Deutsch

veranlassen, dass etwas geschieht; bewirken

cause

Pronunciation

British English
/kɔːz/
American English
/kɔz/

cause with German translation

cause usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

Black ice often causes accidents.

Glatteis verursacht oft Unfälle.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The smoke causes coughing.

Der Rauch verursacht Husten.

cause synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between cause, result in, trigger, spark, provoke, give rise to, produce, and induce

R
🇬🇧English
result in

Focuses on the outcome.

A2very often

ENThe accident resulted in several injuries.

🇬🇧English

To start something suddenly.

A2often

ENThe alarm was triggered by a power surge.

🇬🇧English

To set off something lively, like protests or debate.

B1often

ENThe announcement sparked protests across the city.

P
🇬🇧English
provoke

To cause a reaction, often negative.

B1often

ENHis comments provoked a heated discussion.

Advanced: broader words

G
🇬🇧English
give rise to

Formal: to give rise to something.

B1often

ENThe new law gave rise to many legal challenges.

🇬🇧English

To create a visible result or effect.

A2very often

ENThe factory produces thousands of cars each year.

I
🇬🇧English
induce

Formal, medical or scientific.

B2rare word

ENCertain drugs can induce drowsiness.

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cause belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena →". Start with a short set of 3 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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cause meaning: what does it mean?

make happen

cause pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

cause is pronounced as /kɔːz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

cause definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Glatteis verursacht oft Unfälle. Translation: Black ice often causes accidents.

Is cause part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?

Yes, cause can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is cause part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, cause can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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