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motto

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of motto

a short sentence or phrase that expresses a rule guiding the behavior of a particular person or group

"Hope for the best and prepare for the worst" is my motto.

The Scout motto is "Be prepared."

Synonyms and Near Synonyms of motto

axiom, precept, truism, truth

adage, aphorism, apothegm, byword, epigram, maxim, proverb, saw, saying, sententia, word

bromide, cliché (also cliche), commonplace, platitude, wheeze

expression, felicity

comment, note, reflection, remark

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