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    motive
    /ˈməʊtɪv/

    noun

    adjective

    • 1. producing physical or mechanical motion: "the charge of gas is the motive force for every piston stroke"
    • 2. causing or being the reason for something: "the motive principle of a writer's work"

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  2. The meaning of MOTIVE is something (such as a need or desire) that causes a person to act. How to use motive in a sentence.

  3. Synonyms for MOTIVE: matter, theme, topic, motif, question, subject, content, essence; Antonyms of MOTIVE: aside, tangent, excursion, digression, parenthesis ...

  4. May 4, 2024 · During a hearing on the bill, Jeter tried to undermine the motives behind the suit. — Tony Cook, ProPublica, 30 Jan. 2024. Matute and the victims knew each other, but the motive for the shooting is unknown, police say. — Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2024.

  5. Synonyms for MOTIVES: themes, matters, topics, motifs, questions, subjects, contents, ideas; Antonyms of MOTIVES: parentheses, excursions, tangents, asides ...

  6. Jul 16, 2024 · The meaning of ULTERIOR MOTIVE is a secret reason. How to use ulterior motive in a sentence.

  7. The meaning of MOTIVATE is to provide with a motive : impel. How to use motivate in a sentence.

  8. The meaning of LEITMOTIF is an associated melodic phrase or figure that accompanies the reappearance of an idea, person, or situation especially in a Wagnerian music drama.

  9. The meaning of AUTOMOTIVE is self-propelled. How to use automotive in a sentence.

  10. The meaning of MOTIVATED is provided with a motive : having an incentive or a strong desire to do well or succeed in some pursuit.

  11. The meaning of BY-MOTIVE is a hidden motive. Love words? You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.