149 entries under cause topic. ×

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consideration(noun, reason, object, element)
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determinant(noun, reason, object, base)
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drive(noun, feeling, reason, object)
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element(noun, influence, reason, base)
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factor
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foundation(noun, start, reason, base)
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fountainhead(noun, quick, source, origin)
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groundwork(noun, quick, source, origin)
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leaven(noun, reason, element, matter)
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origination(noun, source, derivation)
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primum mobile(expression, idiom, motive)
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stimulus(noun, feeling, reason, object)
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well(noun, source, spring, origin)
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aim(noun, reason, object, element)
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antecedent(noun, influence, reason, object)
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base(noun, source, foundation, ground)
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beginning(noun, start, reason, base)
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beginnings(noun, quick, source, origin)
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causation(noun, reason, base, element)
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center(noun, idea, standard, essence)
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