Another word for motto
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Noun
A usually pithy and familiar statement expressing an observation or principle generally accepted as wise or true
- Something, such as an adage or maxim, that is said.
- Any of various tools, either hand-operated or power-driven, having a thin metal blade or disk with a sharp, usually toothed edge, used for cutting wood, metal, or other hard materials.
- To cut or divide with a saw.
- To produce or shape with a saw:
- A short pithy saying in frequent and widespread use that expresses a basic truth or practical precept.
- A succinct formulation of a fundamental principle, general truth, or rule of conduct.
- A proverbial expression; a proverb.
- An often-used word or phrase.
- One that represents a type, class, or quality:
- A tersely phrased statement of a truth or opinion; an adage.
- A brief statement of a scientific principle.
- A saying that sets forth a general truth and that has gained credit through long use.
See also:A rallying term used by proponents of a cause
- A cry uttered by combatants as they attack; a battle cry.
- A phrase or slogan used to rally people to a cause.
- To shed tears, especially as a result of strong emotion such as grief, sorrow, pain, or joy.
- To call loudly; shout.
- To utter a characteristic sound or call. Used of an animal.
- A rallying cry uttered in combat, especially while attacking.
- A slogan used by the proponents of a cause.
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Another word for motto
Noun
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- A self-evident or universally recognized truth; a maxim:
- An established rule, principle, or law.
- A self-evident principle or one that is accepted as true without proof as the basis for argument; a postulate.
- A phrase in wide or popular use, especially one serving as a slogan for a group or movement.
- A proverbial expression; a proverb.
- An often-used word or phrase.
- One that represents a type, class, or quality:
- A prearranged reply to a challenge, as from a guard or sentry; a password.
- A rallying cry:
- A well-known word or phrase, especially one that exemplifies a notion, class, or quality:
- A guideword.
- The first word of a page printed in the bottom right-hand corner of the preceding page.
- A phrase expressing the aims or nature of an enterprise, organization, or candidate; a motto.
- A phrase used repeatedly, as in advertising or promotion:
- A battle cry of a Scottish clan.
- A terse, witty, instructive saying; a maxim.
- A tersely phrased statement of a truth or opinion; an adage.
- A brief statement of a scientific principle.
- A short, witty poem expressing a single thought or observation.
- A concise, clever, often paradoxical statement.
- Epigrammatic discourse or expression.
- Any of various tools, either hand-operated or power-driven, having a thin metal blade or disk with a sharp, usually toothed edge, used for cutting wood, metal, or other hard materials.
- To cut or divide with a saw.
- To produce or shape with a saw:
- Something, such as an adage or maxim, that is said.
- A saying that sets forth a general truth and that has gained credit through long use.
- A succinct formulation of a fundamental principle, general truth, or rule of conduct.
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