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Tammy0305 Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Definition of 'cause'

Hello. I know the word 'cause' has several definition. However, I'm not sure If the word 'cause' can be matched to the definition here.

The International Bike Ride is open to anyone who wants to raise money for a good cause.

What is the appropriate definition of the word 'cause' in the sentence?

a. a goal or principle served with dedication

b. the reason of an event that makes it happen.


The answer is a. I know oviousl b. is not an answer. But, what about a? Does it have correct match with 'cause' in the sentence?

  

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tammy0305 The International Bike Ride is open to anyone who wants to raise money for a good cause. What is the appropriate definition of the word 'cause' in the sentence? 6.

  • tammy0305 The International Bike Ride is open to anyone who wants to raise money for a good cause.
  • What is the appropriate definition of the word 'cause' in the sentence?
  • 6.
  • a principle, ideal, goal, or movement to which a person or group is dedicated: the Socialist cause; the human rights cause.
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tammy0305The International Bike Ride is open to anyone who wants to raise money for a good cause. What is the appropriate definition of the word 'cause' in the sentence?

6. a principle, ideal, goal, or movement to which a person or group is dedicated:
the Socialist cause; the human rights cause.

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Thank you so much for giving the kind and quick answer. I've been being helped and learned a lot from you.

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A is fine. The cause here might be eg to find a cure for cancer.

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