0 the reason why something, especially something bad, happens: --
1 a socially valuable principle that is strongly supported by some people: --
They are fighting for a cause - the liberation of their people.
I'll sponsor you for £10 - it's all in a good cause.
2 to make something happen, especially something bad: --
3 because: --
4 something without which something else would not happen: --
We can complete it step by step however long the road is and it can't be completed however short the road is if you don't even mark your footprint.
Можем да го завършим стъпка по стъпка, колкото и дълъг да е пътят и не може да бъде завършен, колкото и кратък да е пътят, ако дори не маркирате отпечатъка си.