Do we use "cause" mostly for negative meaning?

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Hi everyone...I wonder if we use cause for reasons of a negative situation or for if it's usable for positives as well. For example, is the blow sentence true?Honesty is very important. This characteristic "cause" people to trust to each other. Thanks

Clive · Accepted Answer

For example, is the sentence below correct? Yes

Honesty is very important. This characteristic causes people to trust each other.

CalifJim · Answer

Bbk_agpFor example, is the sentence below correct?

You are using "true" instead of "correct". This usually means that you are a speaker of Turkish. If so, you may have trouble with the difference. Here's how to think of it:

I assume that you are not a millionaire. Let's assume that.

For purposes of this English forum, You are a millionaire is correct. It is written in English according to the rules of English.
But You are a millionaire is not true. In the real world, you don't have enough money to qualify as a millionaire. You are not a millionaire.

I hope that helps.
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Your sentence should have "causes", not "cause". "cause" can be used for both positive and negative causes.

CJ

Do we use "cause" mostly for negative meaning?

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