Synonym of a cause of

Noun

Something that is the source that produces a result
source incitement causation instigation mainspring incentive motivation motive purpose determinant incitation aim inducement stimulation stimulator end impetus stimulus impulse spur stimulant encouragement goad provocation inspiration catalyst boost reason fillip influence driving force momentum yeast urging push kick propellant shot in the arm persuasion carrot excitement motivator invitation clarion call flash charge sting piquing turn-on motivating force instigator trigger promoter persuader rationale goal drive grounds ground impulsion basis origin carrot and stick fountain fount beginning generator root prompt prod chief reason chief motive impelling cause prime mover motive force bang fireworks precipitant geeing-up eye-opener kick up the backside goading pressure prompting prodding stirring rousing challenge dare taunt baiting egging on red rag casus belli lure bait convincing enticement inducing persuading conversion urge temptation attraction sweetener suasion pull draw consideration douceur bribe hook con reward leader desire brainwash twist perk come-on hard sell sweet talk snow job soft soap force kindling fuelling thrust fomentation actuation propulsion coaxing excitant agitation spark movement fueling stirring up whipping up speed motion beseeching spark plug bidding initiation ammunition fodder inception behest devising whip prick reminder activation needle abetment jog pressing spurring nudge energy power strength pushing pressurization will shove lift impellent drug cocaine amphetamine psychostimulant motive power tonic exhortation fuel kick-start arousing a shot in the arm forward motion enkindling spurring on stimulating substance go-forward welly steam velocity pressurisation needling stoking up arm-twisting driving power facilitator agitator adjuvant incendiary springboard leaven radical stimulus wave maker straw that stirs the drink

Noun

The origin of something
beginning genesis origin originator root base basis creation dawning inception initiation origination preface start begetter beginnings creator starting point foundation fountain maker producer seed wellspring antecedent source fountainhead fount reason provenance seedbed cradle occasion germ author derivation spring causality causation well architect mainspring fons et origo font provenience initiator nucleus motive agent generator father radix roots inventor parent commencement seat birth inspiration etymology founder designer conception birthplace rise mother embryo heart causativeness motivation bottom kernel connection planner inducement engineer seeds core fabricator nub potential emergence deviser instigator dawn essence spark onset framer starting place determinant stem potential for alpha egg principle prime mover founding father horse's mouth origins reasons manufacturer bud rudiment instrument driver forerunner builder constructor prime ancestor predecessor precursor ancestry pedigree history prototype forebear descent genealogy sprig sprout infancy nascence nascency engine etymon mover instituter sire establisher inaugurator institutor folks center centre incipience incipiency authorship home paternity specialist place of origin opening evolution extraction development doer upwelling maternity rising starting well spring generation baseline commencing matrix composer carrier substratum fate karma destiny interconnection connectedness whence it came cause and effect launch rock bottom outset inauguration head nativity progenitor ingress outbreak embarkation entrance entry opener introduction forging shaper early stages well head early stage contriver mastermind git go blast off square one day one fundamental draughtsman concept conceit draftsperson draftswoman artist draughtswoman draftsman master builder kickoff threshold morning get-go git-go stock parentage background institution point of departure formation arrival debut takeoff induction installation strain prelude presentation blastoff top leadoff kick-off element impulse influence wellhead line lineage basics family ground bedrock rootstock blood bloodline advent appearance theory heritage race founding breeding stirps authority house breed filiation kindred word go forefather foregoer primogenitor foremother antecessor family tree stimulus mine engendering propagation supply attribution rudiments principium innovation discovery natural spring constitution leader administrator naissance establishment first causer organism incipient rudimentary version first appearance line of descent setting up early days make front backbone forefront rationale genus species fore essential medium vehicle organization key organisation infrastructure principal important part chief constituent primary element cornerstone coming crux nitty-gritty key component groundwork vanguard breeding place keystone underpinning unfolding ultimate cause foremost position leading position cutting edge footing outstart warp first place premise thrust keynote axiom dynasty postulate law forebears ancestors nexus heredity forefathers explanation progenitors dictum antecedents fundamental principle fundamental point main ingredient warp and woof principal element principal constituent chief ingredient homeland motherland fatherland hometown Godzone whenua native land mother country one's country place of birth native home country of origin

Noun

An individual rule as part of a system of law or religious doctrine
law order statute bill decree regulation rule act enactment command ruling ordinance covenant criterion demand edict resolution canon code commandment constitution dictum formula measure dictate directive injunction motion principle promulgation tenet belief credo creed decalogue diktat direction ethic fiat guideline mandate maxim prescription proclamation pronouncement ratification standard stipulation axiom charge convention doctrine foundation fundamental institute instruction notice postulate practice precept prescript pronunciamento requirement writ assize base behest bidding bylaw caveat decision decretum divestiture equity exigency garnishment generalisation generalization ground guide mitzvah precedent principium proposal proposition reason reg truth ukase warrant by-law due process kaupapa essence theory verity philosophy form concept basis idea assumption truism essential fundamentals rules bases concepts theorem determinant golden rule assumptions ideas prescripts tenets postulates essentials formulae truisms precepts theorems determinants foundations norms principles imperative legislation rescript word decretal custom declaration bull do dogma written law statement saying authorization announcement judgement aphorism judgment authorisation firman irade norm model teaching apothegm gnome summons say-so acts of Congress ground rule adage byword proverb motto saw yardstick manifesto benchmark touchstone example sanction pattern tradition apophthegm par ideology barometer gauge archetype statute law etiquette mark bar propriety conviction metric grade Act of Parliament subpoena specification brocard moral guiding principle rubric heritage gage piece of legislation gospel device gold standard obligation code of belief article of faith statutory law assertion thesis deduction hypothesis project procedure working principle ipse dixit rap charging say keystone preception action enjoinment credence faith affirmation memorandum memo moral law average decorum message communication the word amendment clause verdict commitment the riot act Bible numbers book no-nos parameter no-no lemma conjecture instrument legislative document credit ideal commission median mean axioma chapter and verse standing order local law court order accepted truth general truth rule of thumb creation lawmaking establishment exhortation requisition request gospel truth imposition ultimatum fact authority hest will accreditation licence license empowerment delegation ordering exaction dictation call briefing adjuration interdiction notification devoir certainty instrument of government petition ineluctability inevitability inevitableness consent support permission okay go-ahead draft law proposed act proposed legislation projected law act of parliament usage carte blanche green light blank check epigram reality certitude teachings habit protocol formality slogan idealogy testament article opinion catchphrase way platitude sententia orthodoxy watchword commonplace punctilio conventionality revelation view credenda persuasion treatment medicine preparation drug cliche kawa ceremonial tikanga praxis mores moeurs proven principle enthymeme epithet accepted behaviour covenance fashion set of principles percept set of beliefs remedy exemplar bon mot cure dose mixture paradigm prototype medicament medication test indicator physic medicinal nostrum scale original forescript point of comparison point of reference litmus test

Noun

The contribution made by someone or something to an action or situation
part role work task capacity function involvement job place position responsibility business hand duty office say bit charge concern interest participation party post purpose share side behalf contribution faction province occupation mission assignment employment situation appointment service berth obligation calling profession commission undertaking connection niche station use billet vocation pigeon placement day job advantage benefit objective goal object onus utility profit good stint raison d'être burden agency field chore opening mark target activity opportunity game trade slot sphere commitment bag employ posting vacancy craft grip métier department influence contract imperative incumbency devoir requirement spot mantle pigeonhole gap engagement guise posture act piece execution right input job title vacant position job opportunity affair voice prerogative operation opinion privilege line aim detail exercise errand worry career practice focus servitude industry art chores project rôle endeavour brief process endeavor setup action reason moral obligation nine-to-five behavior thing faculty pursuit association standing stake meaning power behaviour patronage racket custom way walk line of country result outcome biz dodge line of work livelihood behoof usefulness worth avail merit effect value walk of life gain what one is into return welfare favour favor help recommendation sake aid defence defense countenance support assistance representation stead furtherance encouragement account enterprise venture labour labor exploit effort scheme campaign deed piece of work quest plan care adventure trust expedition need programme gig proceeding trial program proposition matter feat piece of business deal baby directive instruction maneuver procedure consignment manoeuvre do proposal trouble idea doing move play outfit conception attempt exploration experiment essay hardship tour of duty intention stunt plan of action striving hazard try arrear issue following case beat committal briefing pledge custody remit antic taskwork performance of one's duties drill backlog transaction long row to hoe action item fun and games movement agenda initiative happening shop struggle hassle design step dealings deployment maneuvering implementation to-do trip preserve accountability tax lookout wish ambition aspiration hope pretension desire accomplishment ideal holy grail intent coordination proceedings event problem cross to bear excess baggage Herculean task area of activity area of interest bailiwick journey end course of action manoeuvring system arrangement blueprint strategy lifework entanglement outline game plan pet master plan road map ground plan person's task job description routine housework pain term thing to be done odd job KP domestic work time solution designation inconvenience challenge legation embassy command turn period difficult task gauntlet bother test load albatross headache shift tour stretch spell formal order measure run hitch tenure escapade caper plunge fling flutter wheeze suggestion quota watch session crusade investment big idea romp pet project leap in the dark gamble risk speculation ballgame performance follow through

Noun

A person or group opposing another or others in a dispute, contest, or debate
side faction party bloc camp sect wing axis block caucus clique coalition entente ring set body clan interest combatant contestant rival splinter group group division coterie section cabal branch schism association league alliance arm grouping lobby sector gang combination confederacy union combine unit contingent subdivision junta federation confederation syndicate crew partnership circle team outfit club company part department minority band organization society chapter consortium bunch network mob pressure group pack offshoot fringe movement guild member public-interest group organisation fraternity subsection portion limb concordat office allied group movement affiliation political party supporters troop posse cohorts followers crowd concern combo insiders cell machine conspiracy intrigue knot conclave design cooperative assembly squad corporation agency operation board council electorate minority group troupe community ginger group denomination army brigade congress fold institute institution establishment fellowship cadre interest group ensemble line-up lineup cult school persuasion coven organ klatch klatsch connection order following church creed religion communion faith religious order religious group faith community religious cult segment detachment schismatic church heretical movement schismatic group schismatic religion lot brotherhood sodality sorority congregation cartel camarilla tribe gathering nucleus in-crowd confraternity trust chamber assemblage college crush gild in-group Mafia cluster junto corps push pool sisterhood platoon house collection compact lodge meeting cooperation rally convocation audience conglomerate get-together throng herd foregathering swarm consociation class flock conference horde mass muster multitude force government galère firm legislative body core legion subgroup formation battalion regiment convention squadron forum merger family collaboration elite monopoly gaggle relationship small group liaison turnout huddle hookup array kinship powwow moiety copartnership meet synod drove ingathering inner circle confluence rat pack private club hui social organization co-partnership runanga sit-in strategic partnership aggregation coming together coffee klatch joint venture confab element mafia racket social circle social set synergy unification shower lads clubhouse business race group of friends triad ingroup industry set-up task force loop circuit gens sept crème de la crème social club concord profession trade ainga ngai clambake front cronies cenacle comrades intimates companions relations relatives phalanx detail amalgamation selection garrison covey bevy bevvy aircrew complement retinue personnel alignment bond link attachment ties demonstration patrol mobilisation mobilization political group batch subculture folks culture troops staff officers trio panel workers dream team partners foursome string working party stable relation companionship march evolution tribunal committee cabinet regime dictatorship leadership representatives legislature key group tie-in linkup action group hard core friendship enterprise tie-up cahoots roundup symposium concourse military government jamboree people conventicle function rendezvous junction intersection meetup session summit assembled group stockpile social function parley affair tryst convergence concentration tweetup reunion stream jam press flood deluge rabble conflux host ruck

Noun

The interest, benefit, or wellbeing of someone or something
behalf advantage benefit profit welfare favor favour help service good side account aid assistance concern countenance defence defense encouragement furtherance part place recommendation representation sake stead support gain interest prosperity boon strengthening prize nutritious benediction happiness well-being fortune health success nutritional godsend nourishing good fortune avail satisfaction health-giving commonwealth asset blessing prosperousness weal fitness wellness soundness wholeness robustness healthiness wholesomeness gratification successfulness felicity windfall manna perk plus bonus bonanza comfort value convenience ease privilege stroke of luck protection gift merit upside good thing plus point advantageousness advancement enjoyment luxury contentment perquisite pro benison luck reward safety security piece of good fortune break succor mileage amenity virtue progress euphoria succour good health jackpot betterment relief treasure extra dividend gratuity edge utility expediency manna from heaven additional benefit added extra preference leverage eudaemonia delicacy lifesaver use accommodation helpfulness worth reason usefulness vantage behoof percentage honour honor coup triumph ministration ministry bounty beauty expedience attraction wellbeing kindness achievement feat masterstroke availment added attraction donation grant benefaction present largess compliment greater good miracle added advantage good point attractive feature fringe benefit attainment accomplishment lucky thing lucky break good luck piece of luck pogey interests thriving abundance result discovery east street goodness melioration grace solace delight joy joyfulness pleasure anodyne consolation growth mercy find payout handout win gravy pennies from heaven lucky find unexpected gain pot of gold at the end of the rainbow money from heaven stroke of good luck gift from the gods piece of good luck supremacy superiority mastery upper hand hold leg-up authority improvement trump odds trump card ace in the hole winner eminence prevalence power leeway lead dominance precedence influence prestige position pre-eminence decider ascendancy

Verb

To affect
affect induce trigger precipitate provoke compel effect elicit enact evoke motivate muster occasion render advance bring do effectuate enkindle foster invoke work cultivate bring about stir up be at the bottom of break in break the ice bring to pass draw on make up work up produce generate engender create prompt result in beget spawn catalyze breed give rise to catalyse bring on make yield translate into lead to accomplish perpetrate achieve kindle carry out begin wreak instigate spark off execute spark originate perform inspire promote fulfil force make happen fulfill pull off trigger off touch off be the cause of administer inflict realize attain initiate bring off carry off start complete arouse actuate influence realise run call forth develop move end in whip up set off underlie contribute to bring forth set in motion have as a result have as a consequence lie behind put in motion lie beneath call down sway bring out hatch dispose stimulate activate drive eventuate introduce make for rouse encourage incite turn on crank up fan the flames of unleash vent negotiate prosecute compass deliver exercise express bestow indulge visit transgress commit exact gratify impose apply be responsible for act out be to blame for engage in put through follow through with be guilty of wreck serve out deal out mete out lay on force upon give vent to give free rein to conduct implement enforce carry through launch engineer organize fix consummate administrate finalize manage put in place contrive discharge succeed in arrange for finish conclude set up cause to happen cause to occur finalise turn the trick actualize organise turn out put across

Verb

To instigate an action or event
incite instigate initiate begin create kickoff produce catalyse catalyze engender open beget generate introduce make originate promote prompt spawn develop establish inaugurate innovate institute kindle launch start brainstorm breed hatch necessitate be the cause of bring on inspire make happen set in motion set off spark off trigger off whip up come out with cook up dream up fire up get things rolling give rise to put in motion start the ball rolling think up bring about induce provoke occasion effect trigger result in lead to precipitate effectuate elicit stir up bring foster invoke enkindle yield stimulate arouse translate into excite evoke foment contribute to bring forth do activate affect bring to pass work raise spur rouse draw on touch off bear encourage make for work up awaken drive end in call forth spark advance brew ferment sow the seeds of culminate in be conducive to realize abet stir inflame be at the bottom of realise actuate entail achieve further educe bring out set up contrive pick found agitate animate be instrumental in waken move accomplish pique make possible motivate rally draw out contribute invite finish in amount to conduce to put in place spell give cultivate summon add up to organize actualize impassion involve galvanize help have a hand in organise add to draw forth galvanise secure bring into being enact give birth to mean draw summon up terminate in rev up play a part in conduce procure lead quicken muster conceive urge evince extract bring off pioneer render push forward kick off get up be a factor in get going compel conjure up forward be partly responsible for fan the flames of start off get under way call up kick-start usher in get off the ground open up come up with perform plant propagate progenerate have a part in impel multiply fire open the door for form invent commence ignite instil instill leave oil the wheels of goad redound to devise play a role in deliver fetch design whet expedite carry through manifest formulate issue conjure constitute cause to occur cause to happen prime influence concoct command set on drum up build up energize energise lay the foundations of parent wake up get in operation lay the first stone of set the ball rolling bring in procreate get something functioning get the ball rolling get something working make up be a source of implant lodge execute deposit equal imply sow accelerate set in fulfil engineer attain fester be responsible for carry off have the effect of pull off complete fuel compass manage mobilize mobilise succeed present bring up call pose fulfill resurrect muster up stoke up result reproduce carry out bestir exercise evolve suscitate risk incarnate be the origin of be the inspiration for agitate for agitate against coin extort imagine discover cost set afoot start up set going exact prod jumpstart inspirit derive obtain cause to appear make real improvise mastermind install set on foot exhilarate rile fix be the inventor of call into being buoy run push invest bow settle be the mother of compose patent be the father of fan roil turn on crank up rev increase instal set nurture electrify return attract provide earn irk incense enthuse put into place break in put into operation court afford net supply pay plan tempt solicit charge vivify enliven pump up wind up egg on grill vex accrue entice furnish tender bestow commove shake jolt needle charge up work into lather feed the fire shake up pep up madden intensify woo allure proffer discharge entreat lure countenance scheme plot project manufacture offer blossom admit beam ask for haul in sell for gather in pull in rake in turn out give off pay out head herald announce precede beg for prepare emerge trump up give birth give forth throw together spitball break open sire put together come out signal bring on oneself call for flirt with leave the door open to antecede front smooth the path of pave the way for set the scene for open the door to give notice of show in clear the way for mark the start of ring in open the way for allow to happen boss captain be in the van quarterback be in the vanguard of lead the way in trail-blaze spearhead be in the forefront of lay the first stone go out in front persuade be in the front line of blaze the trail lead the way helm run things guide be in the van of direct be the driving force behind get the jump on shepherd lead the way for build construct assemble incorporate induct embark on legislate decree forge float pass authorize father ordain lay down take up set about bring into existence materialize authorise enter into base ratify place fashion materialise order frame lay the cornerstone of break new ground launch into dictate make a start on author erect fabricate craft blaze a trail set down transpire proclaim get going on shape jump into crystallize get underway usher unveil undertake enter tackle bring forward set forth trailblaze crystallise sanction revolutionize conceive of lay foundation mould commission inculcate start on tear into cast draft appoint get moving mold blaze get down to vote in put in force put through get going with get stuck into come into existence come into being rule lead off put up enter on delegate take the lead in embark make into law revolutionise draught break the ice set upon make the first move draw up pave the way get cracking on fix up machinate fall to strike into get off map out start ball rolling impose knock up knock together get one's feet wet enter upon go ahead set a trend embark upon get show on road get the show on the road deal with broach propose put something in place structure jumps-tart start ball rolling on bring up the curtain on preface empower charter designate initiate things break ground facilitate put forward instate modernize depute get up to speed piece rig germinate lay modernise knock off start out throw up lay the foundation debut intro set in place set out go about open the door put in get down to business commence on predicate station light the way make a start take the initiative take the first step prepare the way phase in get weaving hit the ground running scratch the surface ring up the curtain on get weaving on get cracking be the first take action on get ball rolling roll out corroborate set an example be in the vanguard burst into break into break the seal set the ball rolling on break the ice on knock down practise appear arise break through put put into force domiciliate moor occur eventuate insert dawn emanate practice happen surface root imprint impress inseminate approve erupt unfold validate infix enroot start to accept enjoin plunge plunge into go into venture into engage in proceed with imbed embed implement legalize arrange pronounce mandate prescribe OK make law settle down to rise get to get on with legalise give the seal of approval to transact put into practice give the green light to get the floor give the thumbs up to determine make laws bring to bear vote favorably steamroll jam through give the go-ahead to bring into effect endorse give the OK to railroad railroad through write arrive sprout colonise colonize explore turn one's hand to have a crack at have a go at have a shot at coordinate sketch go ahead with deal elect walk heavy bless foresay nominate put your foot down adjudge lay down the law kick in be created become apparent become established be born come to pass vamp schedule spring up choreograph orchestrate lay the groundwork on prepare the way for take the lead on administrate conduct blueprint knock out sketch out hash out block out lay the groundwork for take the initiative in programme program show the way show the way on take the lead push the envelope marshal chart concert mount timetable marshall jack up see about get together see to make arrangements for take care of lick into shape be in charge of strategize about look after scheme out sort out straighten out budget for lay out

Verb

To motivate one to do something
motivate drive encourage bring influence prompt goad inspire spur get have instigate stimulate impel induce incite move persuade urge provoke incline sway lead trigger push rouse make stir propel convince actuate compel activate spur on prevail on press entice coerce inspirit prod inveigle spark convert excite bring around talk into win over prevail upon dispose fire up coax force predispose cajole impress incentivize touch occasion invigorate draw galvanize nudge embolden incentivise work quicken galvanise envigorate fire egg on condition affect animate energize hearten pressure steel exhilarate determine strike enthuse exhort tempt advise energise bring round inflame arouse oblige prick talk round sell spark off set going mobilize work up put up to stir up mobilise gain satisfy dragoon ask pique sting challenge wheedle seduce precipitate direct light a fire under orient impose on work into lather put into action get going key up set off predetermine set afoot trigger off give incentive to touch off give incentive set astir bring about rally elicit impassion evoke uplift impact empower vitalize refresh pressurise help necessitate pressurize incentify lure reason counsel procure propagandize enlist proselytize pump up suggest to proselyte propagandise proselytise brainwash hint to whip up wheedle into argue into pep up boost up cheer on plead with cause to believe get round pressurize into work over reason someone into press someone into turn somebody on to pressure someone into convert to lead to do twist someone's arm bring to senses lead to believe prod into wear down gain confidence of win argument sell one on prove to bias give impress on make willing instil enkindle prevail effectuate instill imbue enliven infuse fillip reassure commove elate endue infect beghast exalt buoy up bear up carry buck up gee up start off fire with enthusiasm set up give impetus be responsible for chirk up fire the imagination of cheer up give one an idea sweet-talk soft-soap flatter beguile blarney coax into blandish palaver worm hook argue con butter up work on twist one's arm charm allure get around suck in put across wangle importune barter arm-twist rope in nag into honey crack promote soften talk court bring over put the heat on put the screws on turn effect overcome smooth-talk kowtow finagle snow soap oil prove indoctrinate make a believer soften up sweeten up spread it on lay it on bring to reason bring round to the idea of bring home to gain one's confidence goose get somebody on your side steamroll squeeze bulldoze draw in cajole into exert influence on put someone up to something woo decoy maneuver manoeuvre plague pester tease jawbone soothe come on talk someone into something

Verb

To obtain, arrange, or achieve by indirect, complicated or intensive efforts
engineer plan contrive scheme arrange plot bring about control manage manipulate mastermind negotiate manoeuvre orchestrate wangle devise fix organise organize originate set up choreograph concoct direct effect finagle mobilise mobilize mount superintend bring off coordinate design encompass finesse frame machinate maneuver pull off stage stage-manage concert conduct construct create handle put together angle con conceive cook doctor jockey operate plant put on rig scam supervise swing upstage work fix up play games pull strings pull wires put over put through come up with put one over develop form build prepare hatch shape craft invent blueprint formulate run forge cook up draft outline make fashion fabricate conspire produce project compose draught work out scheme out strategize about establish lay out assemble be in charge of influence administer exploit map out administrate steer brew intrigue plan out mold regulate mould oversee marshal initiate institute manufacture make up begin think up dream up author draw up marshall map preside over budget erect make arrangements for be responsible for sketch calculate found govern guide chart launch lead start affect generate block out instigate quarterback cast rule trump up throw together sort out constitute execute set steward overlook falsify see to excogitate swindle fake think out premeditate propose intend set out figure out line up preplan achieve meditate introduce sketch out distort commence cogitate strategize vamp reckon on make arrangements turn out write command catalyze actualize drum up trick hit upon spearhead bring into being give rise to catalyse effectuate run up knock up put up knock together bring to pass bring into existence throw up bring on head get together set in motion tend model think of tamper with find a way keep put in motion interfere with see about render carry on tinker with carry out piece call the tune start up be in control of lay plans fiddle with run things put in place wheel and deal improvise deliver procure cause to happen becast vamp up move lay on compile get up plan ahead innovate whip up cast about use compass wield baton order attend to chair ride herd on pioneer bring advance hammer out translate into determine compound comprise diagram decide conjure up carve out embark on set down enact gather collate systemize systematize promote succeed have the bright idea of pilot rewrite harmonize integrate synthesise present blend harmonise unify synthesize symphonize schedule hack install instal materialize realise realize materialise be the brains behind connect join anthologize accumulate combine collect mix amass link pass elaborate wrangle shift revolutionize massage do engender secure germinate exercise inaugurate cheat fiddle prearrange programme program circumvent outmanoeuvre juggle architect sway succeed in engineer a way work it swing it piece together bring together systematise rustle up play upon bilk bamboozle dupe pervert usher in have a handle on trailblaze navigate drive take control of beacon channel coxswain take charge of funnel have control of point timetable outmaneuver defraud snooker game use to advantage twist round one's little finger turn to one's advantage raise kick off issue modernize come out with father conceive of discover aim deal with reconstruct knock out find a loophole in fudge with exploit a loophole in gerrymander jack up get going take care of lick into shape lay the foundations of get off the ground look after straighten out budget for draw up a layout of make a drawing of make a map of draw up a plan of make a representation of modernise revolutionise induct knock off start out ring in hash out build up aspire precontrive predesign tamper arrange fraudulently endeavor strive endeavour mock up focus seek mean slate attempt try purport brainstorm contemplate detail represent forecast be eager wish hope essay want target purpose advise zoom in on look set your sights on zero in on think ahead rough out chalk out trace ready await attend take care expect anticipate dominate dispose boss preside shepherd bargain for figure on fix to rough in lay in provisions point in the right direction be at the helm of exercise control over pull the strings run the show be in command of be the boss of take the reins have the say control the affairs of call the shots be in the driver's seat put on the right track be in the saddle head up be in the driving seat captain hold sway over dictate master moderate be the leader of be in charge helm sit on top of take the chair domineer reign over officiate take over care for watch skipper take the helm be in driver's seat reign have charge of mediate be head of maintain motivate lay down the law prompt be the head of be in power over have authority over take the chair of tyrannize overrule front watch over tyrannise keep under thumb officiate at tend to be at the head of discipline wield judge arbitrate rule the roost call the shots in hold the reins prevail over inspire bully mind inspect hegemonize ordain aviate chaperon subjugate force minister facilitate predispose subject referee umpire condition persuade spur ply take charge actuate observe hold down host call the tune in micromanage call the signals keep an eye on crack the whip rule over be at the helm lead the way own bias take predominate incline be on duty induce instruct oppress show the way act engage in encourage honcho compel prevail push herd overshadow eclipse field monopolize overbear outshine goad regiment coach officer impact on preponderate monopolise be in saddle order about have an effect on call upon circumnavigate rouse take in hand hold sway hold office act on walk all over do the honors ride roughshod over categorise wear the trousers pull the wires adjust boss around boss about assume command of shape up play first fiddle lead by the nose categorize engage have one's way be in the chair at have upper hand give directions call see call the shots of assume command over transform carry-on be accountable for commandeer have survey monitor be boss of manage operations address outnumber superabound manage people be at the controls of call the play treat edge ease be chairperson sit serve emcee eye keep up reign supreme guard take forward occupy throne exercise authority assume command hold dominion minister to investigate adjudicate have control over edit be chairman be chairwoman be in power wear the crown serve the people till implement be the proprietor of hold dominion over have authority exercise authority over take the reins of be in authority over exercise power lord over be responsible detract from bend to your will call the shots on dictate terms be foremost control the content of be chief of shield safeguard defend protect function forcefully persuade fly stagger baby-sit look into turn position twist be on duty at activate take on browbeat be at the controls keep one's eye on keep tabs on bulldoze railroad pressurize style be the editor of volunteer someone unwittingly find out about take responsibility for perform official duties arouse win over maintain order cox pressurise carry out official duties impel lean on talk into train get at be recognized have a part in act upon bring to bear carry weight argue into seduce lord it over give orders try to control tell someone to volunteer settle order around give orders to throw your weight around impose one's will on tell someone what to do throw one's weight about use strong-arm tactics on besteer bewield tailor prioritise index sort methodize structure prioritize inventory phase range array puppeteer usher punch corral resolve overpower oblige press propel coerce conn get ready come to an agreement agree to come to terms make plans set stage settle on make plans for pencil in iron out agree on make preparations for come to terms about pull things together prepare for pattern intimidate drove ferry cruise sail subdue vanquish conquer subordinate voluntell pacify kettle boat imitate decorate copy emulate follow traverse cross poke urge be in the van galvanise spark be in the vanguard of lead the way in trail-blaze be in the forefront of lay the first stone envigorate trigger impose on go out in front be in the front line of blaze the trail set off enthuse incite be in the van of spur on galvanize prod be the driving force behind provoke orient stimulate invigorate get the jump on lead the way for embolden round up push about push around scare up tempt have something in the palm of one's hand have someone in one's hip pocket be the boss have someone in the palm of one's hand hold the purse strings have someone eating out of one's hand have ascendancy over have a hold over hold purse strings push buttons head out ride out pass through take the helm of sail across ship out travel through employ trample on have mastery over rule the roost in adapt have the whip hand over have the upper hand in have under one's thumb have the upper hand over utilize synchronize mesh correlate modify alter touch underlie directionalize work on conciliate reconcile utilise appropriate find a use for deploy make use of harness adopt call into play put to good use take advantage of apply turn to account resort to put into service avail oneself of avail yourself of make do with exert influence on pool interrelate dovetail conform attune make willing hold in check be a factor in have an impact on accommodate key get the better of reconciliate synchronise proportion conduce atune fit together relate get it together

Verb

To obligate to do something
force compel drive make pressure coerce constrain oblige press impel necessitate dragoon pressurise pressurize railroad strong-arm browbeat obligate overcome push steamroller urge blackjack bludgeon bully charge impress menace muscle sandbag terrorise terrorize bulldoze command demand enforce foist impose occasion order apply bind blackmail burden choke concuss conscript contract enjoin insist move obtrude require urge by force use duress on use force on exert force on bear down bring pressure to bear on pin down put the bite on tighten the screws on twist someone's arm bear hard on press-gang put screws to put squeeze on use strong-arm tactics on put the squeeze on put the screws on bring pressure to bear upon force one's hand exact claim bear challenge ask crave postulate induce intimidate will instruct bid put up to hector impose on effect prevail on harass have hound badger tighten the screw on put the heat on turn the screws on turn the screw on prevail upon request direct high-pressure beg requisition beseech solicit have someone do something warrant push for call upon insist upon assert oneself involve call for entail need want take mean dictate make necessary behoove be grounds for behove leave no choice but to influence lean on hustle prod put pressure on goad persuade use pressure on squeeze nag twist one's arm brainwash pester harry put under an obligation prompt fast-talk threaten encourage shotgun work on turn on the heat commit exhort restrict restrain spur cow actuate inspire propel motivate goose steamroll beset bounce bother dragoon into cajole hassle tyrannize browbeat into act on put the arm on tyrannise push around egg on insist on breathe down someone's neck come at indebt astrict worry provoke leave someone no option make indebted kick ramrod apply pressure dog pressurize into coerce into shanghai compress work over sell politick inveigle get lead bludgeon into bully into bring force to bear on hold a gun to someone's head constrict condense squash wheedle importune assail tempt intimidate into terrorize into argue instigate plague oppress besiege talk sway crack down rouse incentivize trouble torment vex throw your weight around animate arouse stimulate leave someone no option but to put the chill on incentivise prick spirit up levy act upon implore advise ride herd on promote admonish incite employ advocate expedite inspan recommend assess subject fine lay inflict adjure nudge entreat hinder suppress repress key up speed up try to persuade consign assign put the screws to railroad into pour it on condemn put doom steamroller into turn on bulldoze into sell one on fire up appeal to high pressure exert influence on go to town on bear down on make an offer they can't refuse subject to

Verb

To allow something to exist or happen
permit allow let sanction authorise authorize empower enable grant entitle licence license suffer tolerate qualify admit agree to countenance OK assent to brook consent to endorse endure give someone authorization give someone leave legalise legalize legitimate legitimatise legitimatize warrant accede to acquiesce in approve of abet accede accept acquiesce admit of agree approve bless boost buy charter clear concede concur condone consent facilitate franchise grant the right green-light have humor humour indulge leave okay pass privilege sanctify sign give the nod acquiesce to blink at give permission give the go-ahead to give the OK to go for let pass say the word say yes shake on thumbs up wink at give carte blanche give the go-ahead give the thumbs up to give your blessing sign off on take kindly to give the green light give the green light to accredit support legitimize validate go along with legitimise ratify commission certify bear take confirm decriminalize put up with vest approbate rubber-stamp invest stand for decriminalise regulate give permission to stand stomach accord sustain give permission for abide make legal swallow hack give one's assent to give back give the stamp of approval to live with submit to undergo formalize finalize homologate finalise formalise grant permission to give leave to entertain favor assent favour give consent to legislate capacitate give one's blessing to enact ordain endow decree constitute excuse greenlight bestow comply receive wear bide give authority to give a blank cheque to give power to thole grant the right to stick out hear of sweat out cope with provide give approval to concur with say yes to offer vindicate clean up justify withstand confer recognize handle weather absorb concede to give authorization to meet brave pocket stick affirm recognise entrust give the right to enter vouch for come round yield to comply with go through bear with subscribe to give green light nod at give the go-ahead for equip give access take in let in give thumbs up be big on normalize delegate codify formulate launder normalise pronounce lawful merit subscribe give the means to give the green light for mandate award rate uphold afford conform oblige go adopt second pardon acknowledge yes ditto experience vouchsafe get behind present accommodate carry call for qualify for undertake engage abide by concur in give authority grant leave to grant authorization to grant a permit to grant a licence to give a permit to grant authority to give a licence to conform to be a justification for be a reason for agree with yield toe the line play ball explain away say uncle cooperate with be a defence of tough out give one's leave allow for cut a deal be doing with bestow on offer grounds for give the go ahead to confer on bear the brunt of give in to defer to give the thumbs up take on declare lawful unban regularize regularise give leave for underwrite confer a right to harbour lodge shelter initiate house introduce harbor contract lend your name to be authorised let someone have be authorized enfranchise recommend advocate feel give the seal of approval to give the OK resist contract out go with the flow see seal prepare assist give authority for understand stick with stand up to sweat sit tight hang in there hang in be big face be subject to permit to allow to engage in make eligible conceive consider establish make charge respect heed rubber stamp give go-ahead give okay give the O.K. grace hand say the magic word confront put John Hancock on care for smile on give stamp of approval be in favour of give the okay to give the right make law stump for buy into lap up push for make valid take up O.K. aid help string along adjust bend adapt consign sit still for reconcile jibe shoulder assume encounter have coming fit for absolve defer vote in give thumbs-up forgive put into effect make into law afford with intromit legislate for lay down sign on vote for bow to invest with power give means to give the power to give someone the authority toe the mark pay attention to play along with bow down to be guided by set up condition ready wait out sit and take it vest in entrust to endow in grant to put in someone's hands arm consign to invest in give to confer a right exempt exonerate exculpate whitewash make allowances for laugh off accept apology for make allowance stand by accept tacitly go along give the nod to rationalize acquit come to grips with ride out subject oneself to be faced with come up against live through sit through resign oneself to submit oneself to grin and bear be forced to contend with meet with be in line for espouse comprobate relent astipulate give the resources to make it possible for give the opportunity to provide the means to back down roll over and play dead throw in the towel enter into be game for relent to come round to cave in to surrender to back down to give way to embrace cede to favour with be grounds for rationalise be good reason for entitle one to add render declare legal knuckle under give in let continue let stay let be let go pass on give five cave in supply pay furnish impart contribute demand deserve require earn welcome enrol enlist entail necessitate fall for do register include bring donate allow entry give right of entry to allow to enter let through allow in give access to make way for give admission to permit entry show in enroll welcome in let by usher in grant entrance to greet let past sign up lay on one extend trust lend inject shark loan shark stake lend-lease hand out account for give ground for be worth be deserving of be entitled to be worthy of authenticate corroborate substantiate verify champion back up defend prove maintain bear out bind attest to countersign attest promote encourage lend weight to testify to give credence to check out green light stand up for evidence demonstrate initial buttress assert commend appoint set advance effect argue put the seal of approval on give substance to show to be true implement proclaim further document dictate carry through put through give support to fall in with stick up for throw your weight behind argue for check up bear witness to stand behind side with notarize give one's consent promise indemnify guarantee give a hear hear certificate give consent for give one's word give approval for reach a decision give something the go ahead make binding make stick nod through settle for be happy with compromise on make do with set seal on be behind accord with make legally binding put one's name to gain reinforce set one's seal to take on board speak up for circumstantiate bolster John Hancock underpin forward strengthen regard reenforce believe in obey undersign be in agreement with signature cosign hold with explain show give a certificate to give a diploma to nod show agreement give proof of sponsor hold view prefer objectify test debunk complete reify try try on realise actualize realize try out formally support avow give nod check on declare true shore up double check deem envisage appreciate receive wholeheartedly ally oneself with receive enthusiastically be on the side of take to heart take up the cudgels for go in for aid and abet get into take to give weight to think be supportive of advocate for be with go with give moral support to announce one's support for give moral support order be of one mind show beyond doubt honor honour hold to hold up one's end come to the defence of give backing to stick by officially approve command suggest answer for regard as being identical to regard as being the same as consider to be rule impose show just cause for provide a rationale for do justice to show to be reasonable speak in favor of make good on give a justification for give reasons for be answerable for prove to be reasonable give an explanation for make allowances give grounds for show cause carry out conduct declare be acquainted with be on familiar terms with accept as valid be familiar with draft propose fix institute transact accomplish effectuate determine execute steamroll railroad identify put into practice bring to bear bring into effect plug push draw up form fulfill wage draught administer compass pursue fulfil follow through with carry off organise pull off arrange negotiate organize bring about make laws vote favorably jam through railroad through speak for put forward put in force get the floor put in a good word for

Antonym of a cause of

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