| account |
to be the cause of (usually followed by "for"). [1/6 definitions] |
| accustom |
to cause (oneself or another) to become used to something over time. |
| activate |
to cause action in or make active; start. |
| activist |
a person who fights openly and vigorously for a cause. |
| addict |
to cause to depend on something that is hard to give up. [1/3 definitions] |
| affect1 |
to cause a change in; influence. [2 definitions] |
| afflict |
to cause pain or suffering to. |
| affliction |
a condition of pain or suffering, or the cause of such a state. |
| age |
to make or cause to grow old; mature. [1/8 definitions] |
| agent |
a force or means that brings about certain results; cause. [1/2 definitions] |
| aggression |
an attack or war against a country started without good cause by another country. [1/2 definitions] |
| agitate |
to cause to move in a quick, tumbling motion or with force; shake. [1/3 definitions] |
| ail |
to trouble or cause pain to. [1/2 definitions] |
| allergy |
a condition in which a person's body has an unusual reaction to certain things. An allergy can cause itching, coughing, sneezing, or trouble breathing. Allergies to animal hair, pollen, and certain foods are among the most common. |
| amuse |
to cause to smile or laugh. [1/2 definitions] |
| anesthetist |
a person, usually a doctor or nurse, trained to give gas or drugs that cause lack of sensation or loss of consciousness. |
| anger |
to cause anger in; make angry. [1/3 definitions] |
| antacid |
a substance people take to settle an upset stomach. Antacids work by reducing the strength of the acids that cause the upset. |
| antiseptic |
a substance or drug that kills germs that cause disease or decay. |
| appall |
to cause to feel shock or horror. |
| appease |
to cause to become calmer by meeting demands. [1/2 definitions] |