| ax to grind |
| case(noun, cause, basis, justification, grounds) |
| cover(noun, cause, basis, justification, grounds) |
| defense(noun, cause, basis, justification, grounds) |
| desire(aim, meaning, objective, intention, intent) |
| determinant(noun, cause, consideration, basis, justification) |
| drift(aim, meaning, objective, intention, intent) |
| driving force |
| excuse(noun, cause, basis, justification, grounds) |
| explanation(noun, cause, basis, justification, grounds) |
| exposition(noun, cause, basis, justification, grounds) |
| grounds(noun, cause, consideration, basis, justification) |
| impetus(noun, cause, consideration, basis, motivation) |
| in formation |
| incentive(noun, cause, consideration, basis, motivation) |
| inducement(noun, cause, consideration, basis, justification) |
| intent(aim, meaning, objective, intention) |
| justification(noun, cause, basis, grounds, rationale) |
| meaning(aim, objective, intention, intent) |
| mental reservation |