noun
plural causes
[count] :something or someone that produces an effect, result, or condition :something or someone that makes something happen or exist
a reason for doing or feeling something [noncount]
[count] :something (such as an organization, belief, idea, or goal) that a group or people support or fight for
lost cause
a person or thing that is certain to fail
make/find common cause
formal :to join together with someone in order to achieve a shared goal
verb
causes; caused; causing
[+ obj] to make (something) happen or exist :to be the cause of (something)
to make (someone) feel, have, or do something