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The meaning of the word 'cause'

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Guest  +  63776 Tue, 28 Dec 04 07:45 AM
Hallo!

I found this use of the word "cause" in a story.

"The king caused a huge a sum of money to be given to the weavers"

Does the word 'cause' in this context mean 'order'?

Thanks
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Mister Micawber  +  63826 Tue, 28 Dec 04 01:34 PM


Yes, it does.

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