What is the meaning of causing?

noun

  • The act of causing something to happen.

verb

  • Give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally.
    • usage: "cause a commotion"; "make a stir"; "cause an accident"
  • Cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner.
    • usage: "The ads induced me to buy a VCR"; "My children finally got me to buy a computer"; "My wife made me buy a new sofa"
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