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THE CAUSE OF SOMETHING


We need to get to the root of her problems.

Synonyms and examples


reason
I frankly don’t understand the reason for the delay.
cause
Investigators have not yet determined the cause of the fire.
motive
There seems to have been no motive for the murder.
ground(s)
On what grounds was she dismissed?
rationale
formal
What was his rationale for leaving such a good job?
purpose
Can I ask what the purpose of this meeting is?
excuse
He said his car broke down, but it was just an excuse.
pretext
She stayed at home on the pretext of having lots of work to do.

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ulterior motive
Do you have an ulterior motive for asking if I might want a travelling companion for my trip to Spain?
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When you talk about the cause of something, you are talking about its reason.

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root


noun
These are words and phrases related to root. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of root.
The root of a flower is as delicate as its petals are. Don't pull out your hair by the roots.

Synonyms


underground part
stem
embedded part
bulb
tubes
radicle
radix
hidden base
lower part
bottom
Let's get to the root of the problem.

Synonyms


basic part
basic element
fundamental
essential element
most important part
base
foundation
The roots of his neuroses go back to childhood.

Synonyms


origin
source
spring
derivation
fount
fountain
fountainhead
foundation
basis
ground
starting point
motive
prime mover
determining condition
reason
rationale
rise
mainspring
occasion
inception
beginning
commencement
start

root


verb
Root the bulbs in potting soil. Are you rooted to that spot?.

Synonyms


fix
set
establish
fasten
stick
nail
bind
Be sure to root for the home team.

Synonyms


cheer on
cheer
encourage
shout for
stick up for
bolster
boost
pull for
applaud
hail
acclaim
clap
support
back
second
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