cause
noun
a person or thing that acts, happens, or exists in such a way that some specific thing happens as a result; the producer of an effect.
caused
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past participleof cause.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof cause.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
causenouna person or thing that acts, happens, or exists in such a way that some specific thing happens as a result; the producer of an effect.
Example Sentences
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Brokers take commissions for each transaction, benefiting from the increased volume caused by buyers constantly trying to manage price swings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
It’s an argument that is easy to defend, though of course the resurfacing of these tweets has caused its own firestorm.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
Saba apologised for the outrage caused, but could not save his career in Israel.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Trade between the world's two largest economies has continued despite the turbulence caused by the tariffs.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
“A bilious complaint is caused by bile,” she says, eyes closed, thinking aloud.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
