cause

cause [-s] n

Fr. < L. chose, matter, thing.

  1. Problem; trouble.
  2. Reason.
  3. Justification; motive; necessity; occasion; source.
  4. Crusade; goal; interest; idea served with dedication.

cause [-d] v

med. L. causāre, work out, accomplish.

  1. Induce; make; provoke.