good cause

This page is about the collocation good cause

collocation pattern: adjective + noun

Meaning

an organization, activity or charity that helps people or animals in need

For example

  • He gave some of the money to good causes like the Red Cross.

  • Bill made billions of dollars from his software, and then spent most of it on good causes.

Quick Quiz

People who often give money to good causes are

a. selfish

b. in need

c. generous
a) selfish b) in need c) generous

Contributor: Matt Errey