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.
will cause
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future tenseof cause.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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“Sadly, the impact will not be short-term,” he said, “and the impact will cause significant supply-chain stress, in virtually all essential industries, for many months, and possibly years.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
It is inevitable that accidents will happen, and that bad actors will cause occasional losses.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 2026
A hike in parking costs at several hospitals will cause "additional stress" for pregnant patients, an antenatal expert said.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
In her dissent, Sotomayor predicts that the ruling will cause chaos by creating tremendous legal uncertainty.
From Slate ● Jul. 6, 2026
When he has avoided this, he will have carried out his duties, and none of his other infamous deeds will cause him any danger at all.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
