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149 entries under reason topic. ×

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driving force(expression, drive, inspiration, incentive)
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mainspring(noun, cause, start, idea)
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root(noun, cause, idea, object)
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stimulation(noun, charge, feeling, cause, pleasure)
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account(noun, action, cause, base)
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argument(noun, cause, point, line)
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determinant(noun, cause, object, base)
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drive(noun, feeling, cause, passion, push)
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impulse(noun, charge, feeling, drive, cause)
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influence(noun, feeling, drive, cause, passion)
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inspiration(noun, feeling, drive, cause, passion)
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intent(noun, end, cause, interest)
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occasion(noun, cause, start, object)
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excuse(noun, action, cause, base)
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enticement(noun, call, request, offer)
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goad(noun, force, charge, feeling, drive)
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idea(noun, cause, excitement, influence, point)
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objective(noun, end, aim, purpose)
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source(noun, cause, start, idea)
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spring(noun, force, cause, start)
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