Synonyms for caused


Grammar : Verb
Spell : kawz
Phonetic Transcription : kɔz

Top 10 synonyms for caused Other synonyms for the word caused

Définition of caused

Origin :
  • late 14c., "produce an effect," also "impel, compel," from Old French causer "to cause" (13c.) and directly from Medieval Latin causare, from Latin causa "a cause; a reason; interest; judicial process, lawsuit," of unknown origin. Related: Caused; causing. Classical Latin causari meant "to plead, to debate a question."
  • verb bring into being; bring about
Example sentences :
  • It caused them to fight for the sole possession of this Paradise upon Earth.
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
  • It was caused by the fall of Dr. Benson In the pew while kneeling in prayer.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • The book and the personality of Job have caused much controversy.
  • Extract from : « A Theological-Political Treatise [Part II] » by Benedict of Spinoza
  • The glow on her cheeks was not all caused by the fresh air of the spring day.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • The russet of oranges is caused by the bite of an insect on the skin.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • If the delicate redness of the sky is not caused by dust, what is it caused by?
  • Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 433, April 19, 1884 » by Various
  • The episode that had caused her suspension seemed entirely forgotten.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • It was the overture to this work which caused so much difficulty to Corelli.
  • Extract from : « Handel » by Edward J. Dent
  • He caused the North Wind to carry it away to a place underground.
  • Extract from : « The Babylonian Legends of the Creation » by British Museum
  • The severity of this Winter caused great difficulties in Kentucke.
  • Extract from : « The Adventures of Colonel Daniel Boone » by John Filson

Antonyms for caused

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