noun

 

makes happen someone or something that makes something happen

The police are still trying to establish the cause of the fire.

 

reason a reason to feel something or to behave in a particular way

He's never given me any cause for concern.

 

principle a principle or aim that a group of people support or fight for

The money will all go to a good cause.

 

verb

 

to make something happen

The hurricane caused widespread damage.