brand vs cause

brand

noun
  • A mark of infamy; stigma. 

  • A specific product, service, or provider so distinguished. 

  • A torch used for signaling. 

  • Any minute fungus producing a burnt appearance in plants. 

  • Any specific type or variety of something; a distinct style or manner. 

  • A branding iron. 

  • A mark or scar made by burning with a hot iron, especially to mark cattle or to classify the contents of a cask. 

  • The symbolic identity, represented by a name and/or a logo, which indicates a certain product or service to the public. 

  • The public image or reputation and recognized, typical style of an individual or group. 

verb
  • To burn the flesh with a hot iron, either as a marker (for criminals, slaves etc.) or to cauterise a wound. 

  • To mark (especially cattle) with a brand as proof of ownership. 

  • To make an indelible impression on the memory or senses. 

  • To stigmatize, label (someone). 

  • To associate a product or service with a trademark or other name and related images. 

cause

noun
  • Sufficient reason for a state, as of emotion. 

  • A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends. 

  • A suit or action in court; any legal process by which a party endeavors to obtain his claim, or what he regards as his right; case; ground of action. 

  • The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result. 

verb
  • To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority. 

  • To set off an event or action. 

How often have the words brand and cause occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )