I . n.
1.
Origin, original, source, spring, mainspring, efficient ~.
2.
Ground, reason, motive, consideration, account, inducement, incentive, incitement.
3.
Purpose, object, aim, end, final ~.
4.
Undertaking, enterprise, attempt.
5.
( Law .) Suit, action, case, trial.
II . v. a.
1.
Produce, create, originate, bring into existence, bring into being.
2.
Effect, produce, bring about, lead to, occasion, give rise to.