make a cause

[optimistic pessimist]

Hi teachers!

Is the use of "make" in the sentence below fine?

Drinking too much coffee can ( make ) a cause of health problems.

I think nobody would disagree if it's "be" instead of "make", but it seems like "make" also can be possible.

Is "make" okay?

Thank you!

OP

[David L.]

make; cause (something) to exist or come about

So in your sentence, it would be like saying, it can cause a cause of health problems.

It would be either:
can be a cause of...
or
can make for.. : "How better aesthetics in hospitals can make for happier and healthier patients."

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[bhaisahab]

Hi teachers!

Is the use of "make" in the sentence below fine?

Drinking too much coffee can ( make ) a cause of health problems.

I think nobody would disagree if it's "be" instead of "make", but it seems like "make" also can be possible.

Is "make" okay?

Thank you!

OP

Hi,
You can't "make a cause", you can make a 'fuss', a 'noise', even a cake"
You can "be" a cause of something.