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145+ Words that rhyme with cause

Cause is a 1-syllable word with 145 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are applause, pause, clause. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of cause

noun
  1. events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something; "they are trying to determine the cause of the crash"
  2. a justification for something existing or happening; "he had no cause to complain"; "they had good reason to rejoice"
  3. a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end; "he supported populist campaigns"; "they worked in the cause of world peace"; "the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant"; "the movement to end slavery"; "contributed to the war effort"

1 syllable

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Examples of "cause" in lyrics

See how cause is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "I paid the cost of the mosh pit to be a lost cause"
    2Mex — Treesun
  • "They United the Nations for one devilish cause"
    4th Disciple f/ Beretta 9, ShoGun Assason — Swordz
  • "of this black cause"
    51.50 — Stuck in the Game

What do these rhymes mean?

applause
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
clause
(grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate but not constituting a complete sentence a separate section
laws
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as
pause
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something temporary inactivity interrupt temporarily an
vase
an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "cause" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like applause, pause, clause create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with cause?
Words that rhyme with cause include: applause, pause, clause, laws, vase, kolkhoz, yaws, gauze, dawes, hawse, and 135 more.
How many syllables does cause have?
Cause has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with cause?
There are 145 words that rhyme with cause: 145 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for cause in a song?
The strongest rhymes for cause in songwriting are applause, pause, clause. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with cause?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with cause include applause, pause, clause, laws, vase. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: pause, clause; 1-syllable: applause, kolkhoz; 2-syllable: menopause, tropopause. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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