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149 entries under reason topic. ×
| whatfor(noun, action, cause, excuse) | |
| wherefore(noun, cause, base, call) | |
| why and wherefore(noun, expression, idiom, action, cause) | |
| whyfor(noun, action, cause, base) | |
| agent(noun, cause, influence, base) | |
| allurement(noun, call, request, offer) | |
| agency(noun, element, matter, source) | |
| agenda | |
| bait(noun, spur, encouragement, lure) | |
| chapter and verse(expression, idiom, basis, justification) | |
| charm(noun, end, interest, aim) | |
| cogency(noun, end, interest, aim) | |
| consequence | |
| demonstration(description, basis, justification, clarification) | |
| doer(noun, element, matter, source) | |
| dope(basis, justification) | |
| effectiveness(noun, end, drive, energy) | |
| evidence(description, basis, justification, clarification) | |
| exhortation(noun, spur, lure, motivation) | |
| hidden agenda |
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