cause - noun

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

a justification for something existing or happening

a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end

any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results

a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy

cause - verb

• give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
• cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner

cause - thesaurus

campaign   case   causa   crusade   do   drive   effort   get   grounds   have   induce   lawsuit   make   movement   reason   stimulate   suit