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illusion |
a fantasy or mistaken idea. [1/2 definitions] |
impression |
a strong feeling, idea, or opinion that comes from experience with something. [1/3 definitions] |
inkling |
a blurry or partial idea or understanding. |
innovation |
a new idea, product, or way to do something. |
inspiration |
a great or very creative idea. [1/3 definitions] |
motive |
an idea, need, desire, or impulse that causes a person to act in a particular way or do a particular thing; reason. |
notion |
an idea, opinion, or view. [2 definitions] |
paragraph |
a part of something written made up of one or more sentences that develop a certain idea. A paragraph begins on a new line which is usually indented from the other lines. |
propose |
to present or suggest as an idea to be considered. [1/3 definitions] |
speak |
to express a thought or idea using the voice. [1/7 definitions] |
stroke |
an event, idea, or happening that has a sudden, strong effect. [1/6 definitions] |
support |
to agree with or aid (a cause, idea, person, or group). [1/9 definitions] |
supporter |
one who agrees with an idea, person, or group and wants it to succeed. |
synonymous |
having the same or a similar meaning; expressing the same idea or intent. |
there |
used to express the idea of something happening or existing. [1/7 definitions] |
think |
to form as an idea; imagine. [1/9 definitions] |
think of |
to use the mind to invent (an example, excuse, idea, suggestion, or the like); think up. [1/3 definitions] |
this |
the statement or idea that is about to follow. [1/7 definitions] |
thought1 |
the result of thinking; a single idea. [1/3 definitions] |
tip3 |
a small, useful idea; hint. [1/4 definitions] |
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