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English > 1 sense of the word why:
NOUNmotivewhy, whereforethe cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase 'the whys and wherefores'
why > pronunciation
Soundshhway'; way'
Rhymeskwai ... y / Y: 6 rhymes with way...
English > why: 1 sense > noun 1, motive
MeaningThe cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase 'the whys and wherefores'.
Synonymwherefore
Broaderreason, groundA rational motive for a belief or action
Catalancausa, perquè
Spanishcausa, porqué