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motto
[ mot-oh ]
noun
- a maxim adopted as an expression of the guiding principle of a person, organization, city, etc.
- a sentence, phrase, or word expressing the spirit or purpose of a person, organization, city, etc., and often inscribed on a badge, banner, etc.
motto
/ ˈɒəʊ /
noun
- a short saying expressing the guiding maxim or ideal of a family, organization, etc, esp when part of a coat of arms
- a short explanatory phrase inscribed on or attached to something
- a verse or maxim contained in a paper cracker
- a quotation prefacing a book or chapter of a book
- a recurring musical phrase
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of motto1
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Example Sentences
The group’s motto says it all: “As the cowboy wrangles cattle, we wrangle consciousness.”
“Cheap ends up being expensive” is my mother’s motto.
"If you win you have character, if you don't win you don't have character - this is the motto," said Guardiola.
The Kenbassador also sports a pair of Nike high-tops, patterned pants, a gold watch and a black shirt that touts the James Family Foundation motto: “We Are Family.”
That perseverance and energetic response to adversity suggest, as the GSG motto implies, that, given half a chance, there's no limit to what they might achieve.
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