motive
/ˈməʊtɪv/
motive
📚 Meanings
- 1.
A reason for doing something.
"What was his motive for lying?"
- 1.
To provide with a motive.
"What was his motive for lying?"
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What was his motive for lying?
What was his motive for lying?
The police are trying to figure out the killer's motive.
The police are trying to figure out the killer's motive.
We need to understand the underlying motive behind this business decision.
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How do you pronounce motive?
motive is pronounced [/ˈməʊtɪv/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does motive mean?
motive means "motive". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is motive?
motive is a Elementary-level word.
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Example: "What was his motive for lying?" — used to mean "motive".
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