common cause
ˈkɒmən kɔːz
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Definition of common cause - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
frequencyfrequent or usual reason for something
  • Lack of sleep is a common cause of fatigue.
2.
unityshared goal uniting people or groups
  • They joined together for a common cause.
3.
lawsuit rightTECH.USlegal doctrine allowing a person to sue on behalf of othersTECH.US
  • The lawyer filed a lawsuit under the common cause principle.
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Expressions with common cause

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make common causev.
cooperate to achieve a shared goal
The two companies made common cause to fight pollution.
make common cause withv.
work together for a shared goal
The two companies made common cause with each other to fight the regulation.

Expressions with common

in commonadv.
shared by two or more parties
They have nothing in common.
common clayn.
ordinary people or things
He considered himself just one of the common clay.
common threadn.
theme or characteristic shared by different things or people
The common thread among these stories is their focus on resilience.
common touchn.
ability to connect with and appeal to ordinary people
The politician's common touch won many votes.
find common groundv.
reach an agreement or understanding
After hours of discussion, they managed to find common ground.
common as dirtadj.
very ordinary or unremarkable
The design of the house is common as dirt.

Expressions with cause

lost causen.
person or thing that is hopeless or futile
Trying to fix that old car is a lost cause.
cause célèbren.
issue arousing widespread public debate
The trial became a cause célèbre in the media.
cause a fussv.
create a disturbance or commotion about something
She caused a fuss at the restaurant over her order.
cause a stirv.
make people excited, upset, or talk a lot about something
The new policy will cause a stir in the city.
cause a big stirv.
create excitement or controversy among people
The new policy caused a big stir in the community.
cause a commotionv.
create a noisy disturbance or uproar
The loud music caused a commotion in the neighborhood.
cause a flutterv.
make someone feel excited or nervous suddenly
Her smile could cause a flutter in anyone's heart.
cause a scenev.
create a loud or noticeable disturbance
She didn't want to cause a scene at the restaurant.
cause a sensationv.
create excitement or interest among people
The new movie caused a sensation worldwide.
champion the causev.
support a cause or idea strongly
She championed the cause of environmental protection in her community.

Terms related to common cause

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
causeexplanationfactorfrequentmotivationreasonsourceusualagreementalliancecollaborationcooperation

Terms with common cause included in their meaning

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stand togetherv.
group unity
support each other in a common cause
rallyv.
social
gather people for a common cause
pitch inv.
give money
contribute money to a common cause or fund
in solidarityadv.
support
acting together to support a common cause
worker of the world, unitev.
solidarity
come together for a common cause
rally round the flagv.
unity
come together for a common cause or purpose
chipping inadj.
contribution
contributing to a common cause
in armsadj.
unity
united in a common cause or fight

Examples of common cause in a sentence

  • Poor diet is a common cause of health issues.
  • The charity event was organized for a common cause.
  • Activists rallied for a common cause to protect the environment.
  • The judge recognized the common cause in the case.
  • Common cause was established to protect the group's interests.

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  1. French:cause fréquente, but commun, ...
  2. German:häufige Ursache, gemeinsame Sache, ...
  3. Italian:causa comune, obiettivo comune, ...
  4. Spanish:causa común, objetivo común, ...
  5. Portuguese:causa comum, ...
  6. Chinese:常见原因, 共同目标, ...
  7. Japanese:一般的な原因, 共通の目的, ...
  8. Arabic:سَبَب شائِع, قَضِيَّة مُشْتَرَكَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:גּוֹרֵם שָׁכִיחַ, מַטָּרָה מְשֻׁתֶּפֶת, ...
  10. Russian:частая причина, общая цель, ...
  11. Ukrainian:поширена причина, спільна мета, ...
  12. Hindi:आम कारण, साझा उद्देश्य, ...

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