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   motto

   /ˈmɒtəʊ/

   noun

   • 1. a short sentence or phrase chosen as encapsulating the beliefs or ideals of an individual, family, or institution: "the family motto is ‘Faithful though Unfortunate’" Similar maximsayingproverbaphorismadagesawaxiomformulaexpressionphraseruledictumpreceptepigramgnomeslogancatchphrasewatchwordbywordcrybattle crytruismclichéplatituderare:apophthegm
   • 2. a phrase which recurs throughout a musical work and has some symbolical significance: "they were developing the use of leitmotifs or mottoes that appear throughout an opera"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from Italian, ‘word’.

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMOTTO | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MOTTO definition: 1. a short sentence or phrase that expresses a belief or purpose: 2. a short sentence or phrase…. Learn more.

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   Motto definition: a maxim adopted as an expression of the guiding principle of a person, organization, city, etc.. See examples of MOTTO used in a sentence.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › mottoMotto Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of MOTTO is a sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use. How to use motto in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMOTTO | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   MOTTO meaning: 1. a short sentence or phrase that expresses a belief or purpose: 2. a short sentence or phrase…. Learn more.

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   A motto is something you might see on a t-shirt or bumper sticker — a short sentence or phrase that has meaning for that person. Some mottoes have to do with politics, religion, or another belief. Sometimes People write their motto on a large banner or sign so others can see it.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMOTTO definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A motto is a short sentence or phrase that expresses a rule for sensible behaviour, especially a way of behaving in a particular situation. Our motto is 'Plan for the worst and hope for the best'. Synonyms: saying , slogan , maxim , rule More Synonyms of motto

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmotto noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   a short sentence or phrase that expresses the aims and beliefs of a person, a group, an institution, etc. and is used as a rule of behaviour. The school's motto is: ‘Duty, Honour, Country’. ‘Live and let live.’. That's my motto.

9. www.yourdictionary.com › mottoMotto Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Motto definition: A brief statement used to express a principle, goal, or ideal.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishmotto noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    a short sentence or phrase that expresses the aims and beliefs of a person, a group, an institution, etc. and is used as a rule of behavior The school's motto is: “Duty, Honor, Country.” “Live and let live.” That's my motto. Our national motto is: “In God we trust.”

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMOTTO | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    MOTTO meaning: a short phrase that expresses someone's purpose or beliefs: . Learn more.