cause / ˈkȯz
noun a reason or motive He never was a friend who ceased to be so for a slight cause. Portuguese Proverb something that brings about a result Charity looks at the need and not the cause. German Proverb a person or thing that produces or occasions an event All things are cause for either laughter or weeping. Latin Proverb in law, a ground for legal action It’s an ill cause that a lawyer thinks shame of. Scottish Proverb a matter to be resolved And they judged the people at all seasons: the hard causes they brought unto Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves. Exodus 18:26, King James Bible a movement that is supported The best cause requires a good champion. Dutch Proverb a charitable movement The idea of kids helping other kids is such a great way to introduce children to being involved in charitable causes and volunteer work, setting them on the path to doing good for others throughout their lives. Brandy Norwood, 1979- verb to bring about or produce a result Anger is always more harmful than the insult that caused it. Chinese Proverb