Collocations with "cause"

To be the reason for a change.

to be the reason for someone's emotional pain

Refers to the agent (like bacteria or a virus) that leads to the illness.

to be the reason for an illness or condition to return

to be the reason a sore develops

To make people feel surprised.

To be the reason for suspicion.

Used when something is the reason for diarrhoea.

to be the reason for a drought

to be the reason for someone's sadness

To be the reason an unfortunate event happens.

to create a situation that is surprising or problematic

Refers to factors or substances that lead to the development of acne.

To make someone or something become bankrupt.

to create problems or trouble

to be the reason for a break in friendly relations

To be the reason for a shutdown.

Used to describe a cause that is one of several that brings about a result.

Used to describe the action or event that initiates a landslide.

To be the reason for the development of leukaemia.

the principle, aim, or movement that rebels are fighting for

to be the reason a revolt happens

to be the reason an accident happens

To be the reason for someone feeling nausea.

When an illness or infection makes the body temperature rise.

to be the reason for damage from use

to be the reason an earthquake happens (often used for man-made causes)

to be the reason for relaxation, often in a medical context