6
use(noun, advantage, aim, purpose, objective)
5
conception(noun, form, concept, end, feeling)
5
consideration(noun, cause, reason, object, thought)
5
disposition(noun, feeling, drive, power, plan)
5
duty(noun, aim, purpose, objective, goal)
5
endeavor(noun, energy, struggle, determination, exertion)
5
project(noun, work, plan, design, idea)
5
prospect(noun, concept, plan, desire, idea)
5
sense(noun, form, end, feeling, understanding)
4
anticipation(noun, plan, belief, hope)
4
approach(noun, plan, position, view, system)
4
arrangement(noun, plan)
4
cause(noun, movement, plan, reason, object)
4
choice(noun, power, plan, desire, resolve)
4
contemplation(noun, thought, meditation, planning)
4
contrivance(noun, plan)
4
destiny(noun, fate)
4
fate(noun, predetermination)
4
free will(noun, choice)
4
ground(noun, cause, basis, justification, grounds)
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