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  1. 'cause, 'cos, because - WordReference Forums

    Jan 13, 2008 · ’Cause (or ’cos) is a slang contraction of because. You should avoid using it except in casual conversation.

  2. Cause vs Causes - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    A student wrote the following sentence in an essay: Things such as software and workbooks are included in the textbook packages, which causes a significant increase in price. My question is …

  3. 'Cause y Because - WordReference Forums

    Aug 14, 2012 · De hecho, 'cause (con apóstrofo) sí es una forma informal de because. En cierto sentido, se puede considerar una contracción, porque el apóstrofo reemplaza las letras 'be.' …

  4. Is "cause" instead of "because" becoming Standard English?

    May 20, 2015 · Nowadays, I'm seeing a drastic increase in usage of cause in place of because, especially in written English. People are in such a hurry, that a statement like below passes off …

  5. (make/cause) somebody to do something - WordReference Forums

    Oct 19, 2018 · Could you help me what is the difference between "make sb to do sth" and "cause sb to do sth"? I would like to use one of them in a letter and it should be formal. The complete …

  6. Cause for vs cause of - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    "Cause of" implies a causal relationship, as in "this is the cause of that". I personally can't think of many contexts where "cause for" would be appropriate other that "cause for alarm" and …

  7. The meaning "Help the cause" | WordReference Forums

    Nov 28, 2012 · Try this definition from the WR dictionary: cause: 2 a principle or movement which one is prepared to defend or advocate. A "movement" can often mean both the principle and …

  8. Why "make" is more correct than "cause" on that sentence?

    Apr 14, 2020 · There is overlap in the meanings of cause and make but it is impossible to overstate the importance of context. In this context, impact = a strong impression. “To make …

  9. Arouse or cause interest - WordReference Forums

    Feb 24, 2007 · Nope, I don't agree with you. Both "cause one's interest" and "arouse one's interest" are often used collocations, and the former is even more popuplarly seen.

  10. result in, bring about, lead to, cause | WordReference Forums

    Sep 26, 2014 · To me, result in, bring about, bring, lead to, and cause seem to have similar meaning s and can be used interchangeably. Am I right? Economic recession results in / …