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cause

[/kɔːz/]
noun/verbpl: causes
causa
1. [noun] A person or thing that produces an effect or is responsible for something
The cause of the accident was a broken brake.
A causa do acidente foi um freio quebrado.
2. [noun] A principle, aim, or movement that one is committed to supporting
She dedicated her life to the environmental cause.
Ela dedicou sua vida à causa ambiental.
3. [verb] To make something happen or exist
The storm caused significant damage to the city.
A tempestade causou danos significativos à cidade.
4. [verb] To compel or force someone to do something
Her attitude caused him to leave the meeting.
A atitude dela o fez sair da reunião.
Synonyms
reasonsourceoriginmotivepurposemovementprovokebring aboutproducegenerate
Antonyms
effectconsequenceresultoutcomepreventstop

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
causa
Most common usage; can also mean 'buddy' in slang context
Rio de Janeiro
causa
Standard usage; 'causa' also used colloquially to mean 'friend'
São Paulo
causa
Standard formal and informal usage
Portugal
causa
Standard usage; slightly more formal tone in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

cause and effect
a just cause
lost cause
for a good cause
in the cause of justice
what's the cause of it?
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