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💭motive

noun
/ˈmoʊtɪv/
motivation motley

Meaning

a reason for doing something, especially one that is hidden or not obvious
a reason for doing something; what drives someone to act

Example Sentences

The police could not determine the motive behind the crime.

The police are investigating the motive for the crime.

Example Expressions

hidden motive

Synonyms

reason, intention, purpose, drive, incentive
Entry 1
reason, intention, purpose, drive, incentive
Entry 2
reason, purpose, intention, drive

Antonyms

disinterest, apathy, indifference, randomness, purposelessness
Entry 1
disinterest, apathy, indifference
Entry 2
randomness, purposelessness

Collocations

strong motive, criminal motive, political motive, underlying motive, hidden motive, ulterior motive, pure motive
Entry 1
strong motive, criminal motive, political motive, underlying motive
Entry 2
hidden motive, ulterior motive, pure motive

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