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Synonym
a word with the same meaning as another word in the same language ⇨ antonym
Anonymous
the anonymous author of a collection of poems
the anonymous donor of a large sum of money
Author
1. someone who has written a book SYN writer:
Nothomb is a Belgian author.
author of
He was the author of two books on China.
It’s clear that the author is a woman.
Poems
a piece of writing that expresses emotions, experiences, and ideas, especially in short lines using words that ↑rhyme (=end with the same sound)
poem about
I decided to write a poem about how I felt.
Brief
Short
When you leave a voice message be brief
Available
I'm sorry i'm not available to take your call
You out or busy
felicity
Felicity (n.): pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression).
Synonym: felicitousness.
- state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy.
Definitions of felicity
noun
intense happiness.
domestic felicity
synonyms: happiness, joy, joyfulness, joyousness, bliss, delight, cheerfulness, contentedness, satisfaction, pleasure
the ability to find appropriate expression for one's thoughts.
speech that pleased by its accuracy, felicity, and fluency
synonyms: eloquence, aptness, appropriateness, suitability, suitableness, applicability, fitness, relevance, pertinence
Examples of FELICITY
Every page of the book is studded with similar felicities but it would be wrong, says Carey, for him to take all the credit.
Indicate
1. [transitive] to show that a particular situation exists, or that something is likely to be true
indicate (that)
Research indicates that over 81% of teachers are dissatisfied with their salary.
Long skid marks on the pavement indicated the driver had attempted to brake.
The study indicates a connection between poverty and crime.
2. [transitive] to say or do something to make your wishes, intentions etc clear:
The Russians have already indicated their willingness to cooperate.
Professor Johnson has indicated his intention to retire at the end of next year.
Ralph patted the sofa to indicate that she should join him.
Please indicate your preference on the booking form.
3. [transitive] to direct someone’s attention to something or someone, for example by pointing:
‘That’s her,’ said Toby, indicating a girl on the other side of the room.
4. [transitive] to represent something:
Sales targets are indicated on the graph by a vertical dotted line.
5. [intransitive and transitive] British English to show the direction in which you intend to turn in a vehicle, using lights or your hands SYN signal:
Recipient
someone who receives something
recipient of
the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize
Motive
1. the reason that makes someone do something, especially when this reason is kept hidden:
What do you suppose the killer’s motive was?
motive for (doing) something
The police believe the motive for this murder was jealousy.
motive behind
The motives behind the decision remain obscure.
The violence was clearly prompted by political motives.
It’s not the kind of thing he’d do unless he had an ulterior motive (=a reason he kept hidden).
2. a ↑motif
—motiveless adjective:
an apparently motiveless killing
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COLLOCATIONS
■ adjectives
▪ a strong motive Barbara had a strong motive for disliking Ben.
▪ the main motive The main motive for the killings seemed to be revenge.
▪ the prime/primary motive (=the main motive) Concern was her prime motive in visiting Mrs Green.
▪ a possible motive The police are still thinking about possible motives for the murders.
▪ a clear motive She had no clear motive to lie.
▪ a hidden motive She wondered if there was a hidden motive for his departure.
▪ an ulterior motive (=a hidden motive) Did you think I had an ulterior motive for coming here?
▪ sb’s real/true motive What were his true motives for offering her the job?
▪ an underlying motive (=a motive that is not directly stated) The treaty’s underlying motive was to make Japan a strong ally of the US.
▪ a political motive The murders might have a political motive.
▪ an economic motive Many people believed that there were economic motives to the decision to go to war.
▪ mixed motives He had mixed motives for joining the army: a desire to prove himself, but also the desire to get away from his family.
■ verbs
▪ have a motive Who might have had a motive for killing him?
▪ question/suspect sb’s motive (=think that someone might have selfish or dishonest reasons for doing something) They began to question the motives of the people who held positions of power.
▪ find/establish a motive So far the police have been unable to establish a motive for the murder.
THESAURUS
▪ reason why something happens, or why someone does something: What was the reason for the delay? | I don’t know the reason why he left his last job.
▪ explanation a set of reasons that helps you to understand why something happens, especially when it seems difficult to understand: There are various possible explanations for climate change. | Is there any explanation for his behavior?
▪ motive a reason that makes someone decide to do something – often used about crimes: Police say that there is no obvious motive for the attack.
▪ justification a good reason for doing something that seems wrong: There is never any justification for torture or abuse. | They try to use the situation in the Middle East as a justification for killing innocent civilians. | There’s no justification for this type of behaviour.
▪ grounds a reason that makes it right or fair to do something, especially according to legal, official, or moral rules: The court will decide if she has grounds for divorce. | They claim the war is justified on moral grounds (=because of moral reasons).
▪ basis the main ideas or reasons on which something is based: The doctor makes his decisions purely on the basis of clinical observation. | What do you think is the basis for this advice?
▪ rationale /ˌræʃəˈnɑːl $ -ˈnæl/ formal a set of reasons that are used to explain why someone does something in a particular way: the rationale behind the government’s economic reforms | This chapter explains the nature of yearly plans, and provides a rationale for their use.
II. motive2 AC BrE AmE adjective [only before noun]
[Date: 1400-1500; Language: Old French; Origin: motif, from Medieval Latin motivus, from Latin motus; ⇨ ↑motor1]
technical the motive power or force for a machine, vehicle etc makes it move:
Water provided the motive power for the mill.
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