(a) To cause, effect, or produce (sth.); (b) to bring about or induce (an event or situation); cause (an action); (c) to bring (sth.) into existence, produce; (d) cause causing [L causa causans], original or primary cause.

(a) To cause or make (sb. or sth. to be or do sth.); induce, impel, compel; (b) to incite (to dissension), provoke (to anger).

Law (a) To plead a cause; (b) to serve (sb. with a writ); (c) ben caused, be founded (in law).