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noun • the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior • a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music • a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration adjective satellite • causing or able to cause motion • impelling to action | ||||||||
| 43% | 6 | Purpose | ||||||
noun • a rational motive for a belief or action • an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon • the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination • the state of having good sense and sound judgment • a justification for something existing or happening • a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion verb • decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion • present reasons and arguments • think logically | ||||||||
| 42% | 7 | Reason | ||||||
noun • an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions • what something is used for • the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose verb • propose or intend • reach a decision | ||||||||
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MOTIVE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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MOTIVE
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