motivation: alternatives and connections

That which is done or doing; the exercise of power, or the effect, of which power exerted is the cause; a performance; a deed.

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Mode or state of being; state or situation with regard to external circumstances or influences, or to physical or mental integrity, health, strength,…

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Dead.

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State; condition; position of affairs.

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The science of human duty; the body of rules of duty drawn from this science; a particular system of principles and rules concerting duty, whether tr…

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The act of impelling, or driving onward with sudden force; impulsion; especially, force so communicated as to produced motion suddenly, or immediatel…

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The state of being which begins with generation, birth, or germination, and ends with death; also, the time during which this state continues; that s…

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The relation of conformity or nonconformity to the moral standard or rule; quality of an intention, a character, an action, a principle, or a sentime…

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To press; to push; to drive; to impel; to force onward.

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To drive forward; to urge or press onward by force; to move, or cause to move; as, the wind or steam propels ships; balls are propelled by gunpowder.

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To drive forward; to urge or press onward by force; to move, or cause to move; as, the wind or steam propels ships; balls are propelled by gunpowder.

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That which moves; a mover.

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A state that requires supply or relief; pressing occasion for something; necessity; urgent want.

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