Definitions
1.NounThe source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result."They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the flooding."
2.NounSufficient reason."There is no cause for alarm.; The end of the war was a cause for celebration.; He has no cause to do that."
3.NounA goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.
4.NounSake; interest; advantage.
5.NounAny subject of discussion or debate; a matter; an affair.
6.NounA suit or action in court; any legal process by which a party endeavors to obtain his claim, or what he regards as his right; case; ground of action.
7.VerbTo set off an event or action; to bring about; to produce."The lightning caused thunder."
8.VerbTo actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority."His dogged determination caused the fundraising to be successful."
9.VerbTo assign or show cause; to give a reason; to make excuse.
10.ConjunctionAlternative form of 'cause; because"Why not? Cause I don't wanna."