How to Pronounce "have cause to do"
expression
HAV KAWZ tuh DOO
hav-KAWZ t-OO DOO
Definition
To have a good reason or justification for doing something. It is used when someone is justified or entitled to act because of circumstances or evidence.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈkɑz/, /ˈkɔz/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdu
British English
hæv/ /kˈɔːz/ /tˈuː/ /dʉː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV KAWZ tuh DOO
UK
hav-KAWZ t-OO DOO
Listen in Context
We have cause to worry about the weather today.
You have cause to be proud of your hard work.
They have cause to believe the story is true.
Do you have cause to think he was lying about the meeting?