cause in Latin
cause in Latin is causa, ratiō, efficiō — cause means the thing that makes something happen; the origin of an effect.
cause in Latin
causa
(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.
ratiō
(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.
causa
(countable) A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.
efficiō
(transitive) To set off an event or action; to bring about; to produce.
creō
(ditransitive) To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority.
efficiō
(ditransitive) To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority.
What does "cause" mean?
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noun The thing that makes something happen; the origin of an effect.
"Investigators are still searching for the cause of the fire."
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noun A goal or movement that people support or fight for.
"She has spent her life fighting for the cause of animal welfare."
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verb To make something happen; to bring about.
"Heavy rain caused the river to flood."
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cause in a sentence
- Investigators are still searching for the cause of the fire.
- She has spent her life fighting for the cause of animal welfare.
- Heavy rain caused the river to flood.
- His comment caused quite a stir at the dinner table.
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What is "cause" in Latin?
"cause" in Latin is causa, ratiō, efficiō. cause means: The thing that makes something happen; the origin of an effect.
How do you use "cause" in a sentence?
Example: "Investigators are still searching for the cause of the fire." In Latin, "cause" is causa, ratiō, efficiō.
Are there other ways to say "cause" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 4 translations listed for "cause": causa, ratiō, efficiō, creō.
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