Anlass — meaning in English

English meaning

• cause noun The thing that makes something happen; the origin of an effect.
• matter noun Physical substance in general — anything that has mass and takes up space.
• occasion noun A particular time when something happens, especially something notable.

Senses

Anlass 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.
• matter (obsolete) (The) inducing cause or reason, especially of anything disagreeable or distressing.
• occasion A particular happening; an instance or time when something occurred. [from 15th 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.

matter — full definition

1. noun Physical substance in general — anything that has mass and takes up space.
2. noun A subject, situation, or affair, especially one that needs attention or is causing concern.
3. noun An approximate amount or extent of something.
4. verb To be important or significant.

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