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author(noun, cause, reason, base, element)
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bottom(noun, cause, base, quick, core)
2
consideration(noun, cause, reason, object, element)
2
determinant(noun, cause, reason, object, base)
2
drive(noun, feeling, cause, reason, object)
2
element(noun, cause, influence, reason, base)
2
factor(noun, cause)
2
foundation(noun, cause, start, reason, base)
2
fountainhead(noun, cause, quick, source, origin)
2
groundwork(noun, cause, quick, source, origin)
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leaven(noun, cause, reason, element, matter)
2
matter(noun, reason, element, source, agent)
2
origination(noun, cause, source, derivation)
2
primum mobile(expression, idiom, cause, motive)
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stimulus(noun, feeling, cause, reason, object)
2
well(noun, cause, source, spring, origin)
1
agency(noun, reason, element, matter, source)
1
aim(noun, cause, reason, object, element)
1
ambition
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