causing
Translation
to cause, to bring about
Examples
The storm is causing a lot of damage.
The storm is causing a lot of damage.
Smoking is a factor in causing cancer.
Smoking is a factor in causing cancer.
Grammar Patterns
to cause ((sth.)) The heavy rain caused a flood.
to cause ((sb.)) to ((to-inf)) The delay caused him to miss his flight.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bring about, lead to, result in, produce
Etymology
From Latin 'causa' meaning 'a reason, a sake', which came to be used as a verb.
Memory Tips
Think of 'because'. The 'cause' within it is the root. If something is the reason, it 'causes' the result.