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Motto
see synonyms of mottoNoun
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Motto
see synonyms of mottonoun plural -toes or -tos
1.
a short saying expressing the guiding maxim or ideal of a family, organization, etc, esp when part of a coat of arms
2.
a short explanatory phrase inscribed on or attached to something
3.
a verse or maxim contained in a paper cracker
4.
a quotation prefacing a book or chapter of a book
5.
a recurring musical phrase
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Motto
see synonyms of motto nounWord forms: plural ˈmottoes or ˈmottos
1.
a word, phrase, or sentence chosen as expressive of the goals or ideals of a nation, group, etc. and inscribed on a seal, banner, coin, etc.
2.
a maxim adopted as a principle of behavior
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Motto
see synonyms of motton. pl. mot·toesor mot·tos
A brief statement used to express a principle, goal, or ideal: “We explain that when someone is cruel, or acts like a bully, you don't stoop to their level—no, our motto is ‘when they go low, we go high'” (Michelle Obama).
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