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Optative

Expressing desire or wish.

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Modality 76% connected

The quality or state of being modal.

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Mode 76% connected

Manner of doing or being; method; form; fashion; custom; way; style; as, the mode of speaking; the mode of dressing.

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Mood 76% connected

Manner; style; mode; logical form; musical style; manner of action or being. See Mode which is the preferable form).

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Prefer 74% connected

To carry or bring (something) forward, or before one; hence, to bring for consideration, acceptance, judgment, etc.; to offer; to present; to proffer…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Prefer 74% connected

To carry or bring (something) forward, or before one; hence, to bring for consideration, acceptance, judgment, etc.; to offer; to present; to proffer…

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Choice 66% connected

Act of choosing; the voluntary act of selecting or separating from two or more things that which is preferred; the determination of the mind in prefe…

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