To set off an event or action; to bring about; to produce

• Do you know what's causing the problem?

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• What do you think caused the problem?

  Tatoeba · CK · CC BY 2.0 FR

To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority

To assign or show cause; to give a reason; to make excuse

The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result

• We can't find the cause.

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• The cause of the fire was known.

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Sufficient reason

A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends

Sake; interest; advantage