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motive synonyms
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[
UK
/mˈəʊtɪv/ ]
[
US
/ˈmoʊtɪv/ ]
Synonyms
Action or decision basis
start
reason
cause
spring
motivation
Element or component of a decorative composition
part
figure
design
pattern
device
motif
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