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cause vs let

let vs cause

cause and let both are nouns.

cause and let both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cause Yes No Yes No
let Yes No Yes No
As verbs, let is a hyponym of cause; that is, let is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cause:
  • cause: cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
  • let: actively cause something to happen
Other hyponyms of cause include decide, persuade, bring, solicit, encourage, lead, inspire, instigate, prompt, suborn, compel, obligate, oblige.
cause (noun) let (noun)
any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again
a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
a justification for something existing or happening
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
cause (verb) let (verb)
cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner leave unchanged
give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
actively cause something to happen
consent to, give permission; permit
grant use or occupation of under a term of contract
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
Difference between cause and let

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