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205 entries under cause topic. ×

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goal(noun, end, use, design)
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mainspring(noun, start, reason, idea)
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root(noun, reason, idea, object)
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stimulation(noun, charge, feeling, pleasure)
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account(noun, action, reason, base)
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argument(noun, point, reason, line)
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determinant(noun, reason, object, base)
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drive(noun, feeling, passion, push)
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impulse(noun, charge, feeling, drive)
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influence(noun, feeling, drive, passion)
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inspiration(noun, feeling, drive, passion)
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intent(noun, end, reason, interest)
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motivator(noun, spur, incentive, provocation)
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occasion(noun, start, reason, object)
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excuse(noun, action, reason, base)
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goad(noun, force, charge, feeling, drive)
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idea(noun, excitement, influence, point)
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source(noun, start, reason, idea)
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spring(noun, force, start, reason)
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antecedent(noun, reason, object, base)
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