'cause

What brings about

'Cause is a casual spelling of because, representing how the word sounds in rapid speech: 'Cause I said so.

The apostrophe marks the dropped syllable.

Common in dialogue, texting, and informal writing.

reason

since

From then onward

thereforeFor that reason
whyReason-seeking query
explanationStatement making something clear

motive · justification · rationale · grounds · basis · factor · origin · source · trigger · catalyst

advocacy

movement

Change in position

campaignOrganized effort toward goal
crusadeZealous effort for change
missionPurpose-driven task

fight · purpose · activism · champion · support · rally · principle · belief · ideal · justice

effect

result

What follows a cause

produceMake or manufacture
createCause to exist
generateCause to come into being

trigger · induce · bring · lead · spark · provoke · prompt · elicit · yield · occasion

Opposites

causal sequence

'causeeffect

Result of a cause

result · outcome · consequence · aftermath · product

agency/responsibility

Stop in advance

stop · halt · inhibit · block · impede

PURPOSE/ADVOCACY (noun sense)

'causeopposition

Active resistance or dissent

enemy · antagonist · adversary · obstacle · hindrance

Family

cause, causes, caused, causing, causal, causally, causality, causation, causative

Familiarity: Top 50,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G