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Grammar : Verb
Spell : kawz
Phonetic Transcription : kɔz



Definition of causing

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 :
  • We speak of "causing" laughter, which we can do; but we cannot give it away.
  • Extract from : « Pax Vobiscum » by Henry Drummond
  • Both of them have made a botch of their errand,” said he, “and are causing the bride to wait in vain!
  • Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various
  • Fists often pounded on the bar, causing the glasses to clink.
  • Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola
  • All the good he heard said of his victim ended by causing him poignant anxiety.
  • Extract from : « Therese Raquin » by Emile Zola
  • I can see that you are anxious to know what is causing it, but I'm not ready to tell just yet.
  • Extract from : « Poisoned Air » by Sterner St. Paul Meek
  • It affects the nerves, causing irritability and debility in them.
  • Extract from : « Brighter Britain! (Volume 1 of 2) » by William Delisle Hay
  • His head fell on her plump shoulder, causing her to start nervously.
  • Extract from : « The Golden Age » by Kenneth Grahame
  • I understand that all right, but I am still in the dark as to what is causing this increase of tilt.
  • Extract from : « The Solar Magnet » by Sterner St. Paul Meek
  • He wondered what vision had been his, causing him to smile as he sank.
  • Extract from : « Murder Point » by Coningsby Dawson
  • Everything she did was natural, and incapable of causing offence.
  • Extract from : « Howards End » by E. M. Forster

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