aanleiding — meaning in English

English meaning

• cause noun The thing that makes something happen; the origin of an effect.
• impetus noun Something that drives or encourages an action to happen; a driving force.
• occasion noun A particular time when something happens, especially something notable.

Senses

aanleiding is used for these senses in English:

• cause (countable, often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.
• impetus Anything that impels; a stimulating factor.
• occasion An occurrence or state of affairs which causes some event or reaction; a motive or reason. [from 14th c.]

cause — full definition

1. noun The thing that makes something happen; the origin of an effect.
2. noun A goal or movement that people support or fight for.
3. verb To make something happen; to bring about.

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