caused
/kɔːzd/
led to
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To make an event, phenomenon, problem, etc., happen or come into existence; to be the reason for something; to bring about.
"The heavy rain caused severe flooding in the area."
- 2.
To lead to a specific result, state, or emotion; to produce (pain, damage, etc.).
"Her careless words caused a great deal of misunderstanding."
- 1.
Produced, brought about, or resulted from something (primarily used to modify nouns).
"The damage caused by the earthquake was extensive."
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The sudden noise caused everyone to jump.
The sudden noise caused everyone to jump.
What caused the delay in your flight?
What caused the delay in your flight?
The economic downturn caused widespread job losses.
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