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The reasons or motivations for a fact, action, or decision, especially the complete set of such reasons or motivations
The reason, whether conscious or unconscious, for a certain course of action
The thought processes leading to accepted theories or solutions
Plural for an intention for which something is hoped to be accomplished
Plural for a statement or account that makes something clear
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Noun
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The reasons or motivations for a fact, action, or decision, especially the complete set of such reasons or motivations
motives
reasons
ins and outs
the full picture
causes
details
explanation
explanations
justifications
whys
inspirations
rationalisations
UK
underpinnings
wherefores
impetus
genesis
motivations
incentives
premises
pretexts
excuses
origins
rationales
aims
principal elements
intentions
driving forces
basis
grounds
causal agents
purposes
arguments
objectives
instigations
rationalizations
US
drivers
“The
whys and wherefores
of the moral and social behaviors make this subject fascinating to me.”
Noun
▲
The reason, whether conscious or unconscious, for a certain course of action
motive
reason
motivation
cause
design
object
purpose
rationale
grounds
influence
intention
incentive
inspiration
spur
stimulus
basis
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inducement
occasion
thinking
impulse
account
authority
consideration
lure
motivating force
stimulation
subject
wherefore
why
goad
mainspring
persuasion
pressure
provocation
aim
antecedent
determinant
drive
emotion
end
feeling
intent
passion
root
spring
the why and wherefore
explanation
justification
excuse
argument
vindication
rationalization
US
rationalisation
UK
defence
UK
defense
US
bases
stories
apologies
rationales
accounting
sense
apologias
accounts
pretexts
alibis
extenuation
pleas
motives
wherefores
reasonings
cases
why and wherefore
ground
validation
mitigation
cop-outs
palliations
underpinnings
cover stories
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covers
causation
causality
exposition
case
underpinning
warrants
premises
motivations
story
reasoning
causal agent
logic
fabrication
foundations
coverups
philosophy
whitewash
evasion
theory
routine
pretence
UK
sour grapes
pretense
US
principles
disguises
fish stories
cover-ups
subterfuge
expedients
lines
fronts
get-outs
whyfor
thesis
song and dance
hypotheses
foundation
principle
theses
whatfor
the big idea
the whole idea
reasons
logical basis
raison d'être
hypothesis
answers
whitewashings
exoneration
advocacy
absolutions
support
acquittal
exculpations
approval
palliatives
germs
elucidation
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objective
apology
point
objects
geneses
goals
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instigations
drivers
targets
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subjects
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source
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incitation
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right
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polemic
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base
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sake
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presumption
momentum
enticement
yeast
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score to settle
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action
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absolution
ax to grind
urge
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fount
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issue
questioning
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final cause
example
model
endorsement
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something in mind
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demonstration
dialectic
promotion
excusing
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response
shot in the arm
come-on
proof
jive
apologetics
apologising
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apologizing
US
return
cleanup
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lift
chief reason
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urging
whole idea
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inspo
auditing
prodding
ambition
interest
stirring
creativeness
awakening
arousal
eureka
excitement
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hope
desire
rousing
determination
resolve
wish
aspiration
preoccupation
ideal
dream
challenge
fish story
reckoning
accountancy
calculating
bookkeeping
computing
book-keeping
dare
taunt
resolution
mission
vision
care
baiting
guiding light
egging on
plan
red rag
casus belli
end game
fate
karma
destiny
connectedness
holy grail
hidden motive
Holy Grail
vested interest
object of desire
special interest
cause and effect
balancing the books
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Noun
▲
The thought processes leading to accepted theories or solutions
reasoning
logic
reason
thinking
analysis
thought
argument
basis
deduction
grounds
hypothesis
premise
ratiocination
rationale
rationalisation
UK
rationalization
US
argumentation
case
explanation
interpretation
rationality
thesis
underpinning
cerebration
cogitation
intellection
proof
proposition
sense
supposition
calculation
dialectics
mentation
story
wisdom
rationalising
UK
rationalizing
US
reckoning
syllogism
syllogization
thought process
line of thought
train of thought
logical thought
chain of reasoning
line of reasoning
process of reasoning
why and wherefore
reasonings
theses
syllogisms
bases
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thought processes
trains of thought
hypotheses
underpinnings
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rationalizings
US
stories
reckonings
vindication
connection
validation
foundations
motives
philosophy
principles
theory
schools of thought
motivations
excuse
justification
good sense
prudence
discretion
discrimination
sound judgment
conclusion
inference
assumption
presumption
determination
sequitur
eduction
finding
verdict
induction
consequence
suspicion
findings
judgment
US
results
conviction
belief
corollary
musing
understanding
inferring
concluding
speculation
reflection
pondering
rumination
illation
consideration
judgement
UK
deliberation
result
mulling
contemplation
opinion
answer
meditation
derivation
more ❯
Noun
▲
Plural for an intention for which something is hoped to be accomplished
purpose
goals
aims
objectives
ideas
intent
intention
functions
objects
plans
points
bases
cause
direction
grounds
impetuses
justification
mission
motivations
motives
occasions
ambition
aspiration
hope
reason
targets
design
desire
determination
expectation
foci
meanings
principles
projects
prospects
rationality
schemes
significance
views
bourns
bourne
dreams
ends
ideals
premeditation
pretensions
proposals
scopes
things
wishes
destinations
grails
holy grails
minds
nirvana
plots
termini
ulterior motives
marks
resolve
use
desiderata
vision
duty
resolution
utility
advantage
interest
sense
drives
pursuit
value
concern
yearnings
want
worth
inclination
pushes
passion
courses
benefits
longings
urges
cravings
hankerings
responsibility
business
jobs
roles
tasks
capacity
initiatives
drift
consideration
usefulness
essence
endeavors
US
vocation
good
endeavours
UK
itches
avails
pie in the sky
purports
callings
effect
gists
actions
charge
parts
occupation
work
places
positions
undertakings
operations
assignment
bull's-eyes
spots
bullseyes
bull's eyes
butts
upshots
logic
aches
notions
fancies
hunger
daydreams
lust
thirsts
prizes
bucket lists
wont
relevance
ways
affairs
application
sake
final causes
consequences
impact
appeals
charm
validity
cogencies
fascination
validness
nuts and bolts
attraction
programs
US
systems
game plans
programmes
UK
road maps
ground plans
master plans
strategy
sketches
big pictures
solutions
summaries
snapshots
outlines
overviews
cynosures
compasses
loadstars
polestars
lodestars
ambitiousness
yen
eagerness
incitements
enticement
hidden agendas
incentives
preoccupation
rationales
stimulants
determinants
agendas
instigations
care
thinking
spurs
persuasion
special interests
vested interests
inspiration
catalysts
stimulation
driving forces
inducements
carrot
tenors
themes
trends
spirits
substances
veins
import
content
implication
theses
denotations
core
thrust
signification
tendencies
well-being
welfare
enjoyment
satisfaction
comfort
ease
favour
UK
favor
US
campaigns
crusades
marches
beliefs
conviction
foundations
bids
creeds
movement
enterprises
charity
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exercises
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behaviour
UK
posts
commissions
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pigeons
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Plural for a statement or account that makes something clear
explanation
clarification
description
elucidation
exposition
explication
expoundings
illustration
definition
demonstrations
elaboration
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reports
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evidence
gloss
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recitals
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tales
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